Stefan Engblom, one-half of the influential Swedish EDM duo Dada Life, has successfully undergone a liver transplant after battling a rare liver disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.
The chronic condition, which affects the bile ducts and can lead to liver failure, had forced Engblom to step away from touring as he awaited a donor liver. The DJ shared the severity of his condition in a heartfelt message to fans prior to the surgery, describing undergoing seven procedures over the past 18 months, the last two of which resulted in pancreatitis and sepsis.
Placed on Sweden’s liver transplant waiting list, Engblom was required to stay within an hour of Stockholm in case a suitable donor became available.
“When the call comes, I need to go to the hospital and go into surgery to get the new liver,” he explained back in November. “After the transplant, the first three months are critical as my immune system will be heavily suppressed so my body doesn’t reject the new liver.”
Engblom this week announced that his transplant surgery went “amazing” and the liver was a “great match.” Now on the road to recovery, he will be taking a hiatus from touring for at least two years. Dada Life, known for their high-energy performances and banana-fueled antics, have yet to announce plans for future shows but fans can expect updates as Engblom continues his recovery.
Engblom in 2023 climbed Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Americas, which is situated within the vast Andes mountain range at a summit elevation of 22,838 feet. He suffered from Acute Mountain Sickness, a condition caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes, he told EDM.com at the time.
Watch Engblom’s video update from the hospital below.
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