JUST IN: Kim Pegula Continues Recovery After 2022 Cardiac Arrest daughter reveals

Kim Pegula Continues Recovery After 2022 Cardiac Arrest

Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula has made significant strides in her rehabilitative journey following a cardiac arrest she suffered in June 2022, her daughter Jessica Pegula recently revealed.

• Cause & Immediate Treatment:
  In June 2022, Kim suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home. Thankfully, Jessica’s sister Kelly performed CPR until emergency responders arrived—an action credited with saving her life
• Neurological Effects:
  As a result of the cardiac event, Kim experienced a brain injury that led to significant expressive aphasia (difficulty finding words) and memory impairment. She can still read, write, and comprehend, but communicating verbally remains a struggle
• Ongoing Rehabilitation:
  Despite these challenges, Kim continues to improve steadily. Medical professionals have expressed being “blown away by her recovery,” while family emphasizes her determination as a key driver
• Public Reemergence & Roles:
  Kim was legally declared incapacitated in March 2023, and her 50 % stake in the Bills was placed in a trust managed by Terry Pegula and business partner Bob Long ﹣ with a portion later transferred to stepdaughter Laura Pegula
  Despite ongoing health limitations, she made symbolic appearances: first at Bills training camp in July 2023, then again in July 2024 when she helped break a team huddle
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What’s Next?

• Kim remains undergoing long-term physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with progress reported as gradual but positive
• Her return to active leadership duties is uncertain, though she’s frequently mentioned in team bios as part of the Bills’ ownership structure.

Looking Ahead

Jessica Pegula expressed gratitude for the Buffalo community’s support and said, “Today, my mom is still in recovery…and she is improving every day” The family remains hopeful as Kim continues therapy and regains aspects of her speech and memory.