Exodus Tyson Dead, Mike Tyson's Daughter Taken Off Life Support

by Jarrett Martineau | May 26, 2009 at 12:03 pm

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Still unconfirmed reports claim that Exodus Tyson, the 4-year-old daughter of boxer Mike Tyson, is dead. An unidentified worker at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, had told reporters that Exodus Tyson was taken off life support shortly after midnight on May 26, 2009, after her loved ones, including father Mike Tyson, were able to say their goodbyes.

While unconfirmed by mainstream media it looks as if the reports that Exodus Tyson is dead from her injuries are true.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter, Exodus, died in a hospital Tuesday due to complications caused by an accident at home. An employee of St. Joseph's Hospital, who chose to remain anonymous, told Palluxo that the girl died shortly after midnight.

The attending doctor at the hospital stopped attempts to resuscitate her after 10 minutes and she was declared dead.

The girl was playing near the treadmill when she accidentally got tangled in a cord. Her brother found her unconscious Monday. The girl's mother called emergency services and attempted CPR.

Following the accident, Exodus was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in central Phoenix, where she was listed in "extremely critical condition" and placed on a life support. Shortly thereafter, she slipped into a deep coma.

The 4-year-old daughter of famed boxer Mike Tyson has died, according to CNN. No further details were immediately available.

Phoenix police department spokesman Andy Hill tells BNO News he cannot confirm reports that Mike Tyson's child has died.

Exodus Tyson was found hanging from a cord on a treadmill by her 7-year old brother on May 25, 2009. The freak strangulation appears to have been accidental. Exodus was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, where last confirmed reports stated she was in critical condition.

On May 26, 2009 Mike Tyson issued a statement to fans thanking them for their prayers and support. Tyson issued the statement on behalf of Exodus Tyson's unidentified mother and brother, as well as himself.

Mike Tyson, 42, was in Las Vegas at the time of Exodus' accident and rushed to Phoenix to be by his daughter's side. Exodus Tyson is his youngest child; Mike Tyson has six children in total.

In a statement released on Tuesday, they say, "The Tyson family would like to extend out deepest and most heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support, and we ask that we be allowed our privacy at this difficult time."

Former champ Tyson was in Las Vegas when he was alerted to the emergency and immediately flew into Phoenix to be by his daughter's bedside.

Exodus Tyson was on life support Tuesday after apparently accidentally hanging herself on a cord dangling from a treadmill in her modest central Phoenix home.

She was found by her 7-year-old brother, who alerted the children's mother. The mother then tried to revive the child after calling 911.

"Somehow she was playing on this treadmill, and there's a cord that hangs under the console - it's kind of a loop," police Sgt. Andy Hill said. "Either she slipped or put her head in the loop, but it acted like a noose, and she was obviously unable to get herself off of it."

Exodus Tyson is currently on life support in hospital.

PREVIOUSLY — A 4-year-old girl, reported to be the daughter of boxer Mike Tyson, is in critical condition in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix police were called to the scene and discovered "a woman performing CPR on the 4-year-old girl" who appeared to have a cord wrapped around her neck.

Mike Tyson is confirmed to have arrived at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, where the girl is being treated, shortly after the incident.

A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition following a peculiar series of events that neighbors say involves the daughter of high profile boxer Mike Tyson.

Officials from the Phoenix Fire Department confirm a woman called 9-1-1 call just after 10:30 a.m. Monday to report an electrocution from a treadmill cord.

Authorities said she then changed her story, and told dispatchers there had been a hanging at a house near Bethany Home Road and 10th Avenue.

When Phoenix Fire Department officials arrived at the scene, they found a woman performing CPR on the 4-year-old girl.

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CJaye

at 03:24 on May 26th, 2009

If CPR is performed properly you can get the patients back. I ran Fire and Rescue for 13 years in the City of Virginia Beach,VA and being a nurse have done so.

lilkuntaray (not verified)

at 16:36 on August 20th, 2009

She was such a beautiful angel: www.blackcelebkids.com/2009/08/19/mike-tyson-opens-up-about-daughter-exodus-tragic-death-exclusive-pics-of-exodus/

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 15:15 on May 25th, 2009

PHOENIX - A four-year-old girl who neighbors are claiming to be Mike Tyson's daughter has been rushed to a Phoenix hospital in extremely critical condition.

Phoenix Police Sergeant Andy Hill says officers got a 911 call around 10:30 a.m. from a mother who said her daughter was not breathing and that she was trying CPR on her.

Officers arrived and took over CPR from the mom until the fire department arrived and rushed the girl to the hospital.

"Apparently she and her older brother were watching TV in the TV room," Hill told News-Talk 92.3 KTAR. "There was also a number of pieces of exercise equipment, and somehow the little girl got herself on a piece of equipment and she ended up kind of choking herself."

Hill said the brother went and got their mom and that's when the mother immediately called 911 and started CPR on the young girl. She was rushed to the hospital and is in extremely critical condition.

Investigators are still on the scene trying to figure out exactly how the girl got strangled by the exercise equipment.

Jarrett Martineau

at 15:32 on May 25th, 2009

Thanks for the update.

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 15:41 on May 25th, 2009

You're very welcome, I have another link here.

Officials from the Phoenix Fire Department confirm a woman called 9-1-1 call just after 10:30 a.m. Monday to report an electrocution and hanging at a house near Bethany Home Road and 10th Avenue.

When Phoenix Fire Department officials arrived at the scene, they found a woman performing CPR on the 4-year-old girl, now identified as Exodus Tyson.

jazzyzazzy

at 22:48 on May 25th, 2009

Mouth to mouth resuccitation.Poor wee lassie hope she pulls through okay. Kids are nerve racking turn your attention away for one minute and anything can happen.

CJaye

at 03:17 on May 26th, 2009

She on life support, tragic accident God Bless her.

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 03:21 on May 26th, 2009

Tyson.s four year old daughter was last night in critical condition and on life support

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 12:34 on May 26th, 2009

Former Heavyweight Champion's daughter died in a hospital on Tuesday. An employee at St. Josephs hospital, who chose to remain anonymous told Palluxo that the girl died shortly after midnight. More here

duo

at 14:11 on May 26th, 2009

Very sad about the baby. Mike's life is riddled with trouble, it seems. What a loss! Thanks for the news. I am so devastated for the family. Bless them, Lord.

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Whoa (not verified)

at 15:30 on May 26th, 2009

Thats terrible news...

Ken Wilson (not verified)

at 15:38 on May 26th, 2009

First my prayers are With Mike and his family. I just watched the neighbors response video. It was started with a women running on a treadmill commercial. Way to go cnn! nice move! Think f the world your creating for your children.

Amy Judd

at 15:47 on May 26th, 2009

This is just the worst kind of news, and I can't even imagine how horrible everyone feels about what happened. Poor Exodus, it's just not fair.

caj1

at 16:36 on May 26th, 2009

So sad! May she rest in peace, Amen.

Melanie Heigh (not verified)

at 16:37 on May 26th, 2009

I am so very sorry to read about this tragic event. My hearts go out to the Tyson family and friends.

E. Kelly (not verified)

at 16:51 on May 26th, 2009

What a sad sad tragedy. Bless this now little Angel of God!

Rubia (not verified)

at 18:53 on May 26th, 2009

My condolences and prayers go out to Mike Tyson and his family. Such an unexpected tragedy and all in all her brother found her, an image I am sure he will never forget and go through many emotions over. God Bless you Exodus. No one can imagine what pain they are going through, and no one will understand unless they've been through such a tragedy. My prayers go out to the Tyson family

LMC (not verified)

at 19:22 on May 26th, 2009

First of all my prayers are with the young son that found Exodus, her mother and her father Mr. Mike Tyson. I can't imagine the pain they all must be going through at this time. I also give extremely high accolades to those who have post to this sight. I really wasn't expecting people to reach out to Tyson and his family and I just have to say reading all your post made my heart feel good and I'm sure it will do the same to their hearts. Just remember to keep them all lifted in prayer and I hope that counselors i.e. Dr. Phil and whoever else reach out to him and his family and provide them with counseling despite his reputation this unbearable turn of events is so much bigger than that. May God be with you all and carry you through this very difficult time.

WendyD (not verified)

at 20:26 on May 26th, 2009

May God be with you all at this diffuclt time, my prayers especially to Exodus' brother God Bless you Exodus.....Another Angel to watch over you all...

My prayers are with you all....

ambergirl445 (not verified)

at 20:35 on May 26th, 2009

In light of the Tyson tragedy, maybe the fitness equipment industry should make the safety cord retractable so it doesn't hang from the machine when not in use. I was working out the other day and the cord was really getting in the way. I couldn't find a way to roll it up or even hook it to something.

The cord should be available to use, but not dangling from the machine.

Gwen D-F (not verified)

at 21:24 on May 26th, 2009

What a beautiful child!!!!!! I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and your family as you deal with this horrible tragedy.

Arnaz F. Framji (not verified)

at 22:00 on May 26th, 2009

May her soul rest in eternal peace. I lost a beloved one 5 months ago and know how it feels. May God give you all the strength and the courage to go on - Amen

Nicholas J. Lobie (not verified)

at 23:12 on May 26th, 2009

I am so, so sorry about this...My God...........

jazzyzazzy

at 23:28 on May 26th, 2009

such a tradgedy,a wee soul gone but not forgotten.my condolences to Mike Tyson and other family members,may she rest in peace perfect peace.

Martha N. (not verified)

at 02:30 on May 27th, 2009

Am so sorry for the tragedy that cause the death of little angel Exodus Tyson. May Almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace until we meet again.... May God console you all the entire family of Mike Tyson. We are with you all in prayers....May Almighty God be with this mourning time.