Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren is opening up about his recent, serious health issues, including that he " died four times " and underwent a double lung transplant. In an Instagram video posted July 9, he explained that he experienced the ordeal between May 28 and July 2 and does not remember anything from that time period.

Former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is opening up about his time waiting for a lung transplant after contracting a critical case of pneumonia. Askren said in an Instagram video shared on Wednesday, July 9 that he underwent a double lung transplant and lost more than 50 lbs.