South African model-turned-actress Charlbi Dean, 32, died of 'bacterial sepsis'
dailymail.co.ukSouth African model-turned-actress Charlbi Dean's cause of death has been revealed after she suddenly passed away from an 'unexpected sudden illness' in August.The New York City medical examiner determined that Dean - who was just 32 - died of bacterial sepsis, as spokesperson confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE on Wednesday.
The sepsis was a 'complication from asplenia (the absence of a spleen).'Dean had her spleen removed over 10 years ago after suffering 'remote blunt trauma to her torso' in a major car accident in 2009.
Revealed: South African model-turned-actress Charlbi Dean's cause of death has been revealed after she suddenly passed away from an 'unexpected sudden illness' in August; the star seen in 2021According to the outlet, Dean had at some point become infected with a bacteria known as Capnocytophaga.The bacteria, which comes in several forms, is 'commonly found in the mouths of people, dogs, and cats,' as per the CDC.
Those with weakened immune systems - such as those who've had spleen removal - are at the most risk.The bacteria 'can enter the blood stream, which can lead to infection in various parts of the body.' The New York City medical examiner determined that Dean - who was just 32 - died of bacterial sepsis, as spokesperson confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE on Wednesday.
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