Jerry Blavat, a well-known DJ and musician, passed away on January 20 at 82 due to myasthenia gravis and other health issues. He was a patient at Jefferson-Methodist Hospital at the time of his death.
Myasthenia gravis: Causes, symptoms, prevention
Myasthenia gravis (MG) causes muscle weakness and tiredness that the patient does not control. A disruption in the everyday communication between nerves and muscles can result in MG.
MG is more frequent in women under the age of 40 and males over the age of 60. Muscle weakness, drooping eyelids, double vision or diplopia, difficulty speaking, swallowing and chewing issues, and changes in facial expressions are all common symptoms.
According to specialists, children are occasionally born with an uncommon type of myasthenia gravis known as a congenital myasthenic syndrome.
Sickness can result from a myasthenic crisis, thymus gland tumours, an underactive or hyperactive thyroid, and autoimmune diseases. There is no permanent treatment for myasthenia gravis.
Jerry Blavat, born on July 3, 1940, began his career on the radio and presented several shows, including Bandstand. He was the proprietor of Record Museum, a record store no longer in business.
He rose to prominence as the host of The Discophonic Scene. He later appeared in films and television series such as The Mod Squad, The Tonight Show, The Monkees, Desperately Seeking Susan, Baby It’s You, and Cookie.
Blavat was also the victim of a death hoax after cancelling a few scheduled activities. He took down the claims on Facebook and stated on his website that he was battling a shoulder problem.
What was Jerry Blavat’s cause of death?
According to Philadelphia Action News, Jerry died around 3:45 a.m. at Jefferson-Methodist Hospital. His death was mostly caused by myasthenia gravis, a medical disorder characterized by a breakdown in nerve-muscle communication. According to the source, Jerry was also dealing with other health difficulties.
Those following Jerry’s tour itinerary may be surprised by his health downturn. According to his website, he was scheduled to play at the Kimmel Cultural Campus on January 28 but had to cancel due to problems with a torn shoulder.
Jerry starred as a guest star on various television series, including The Mod Squad, The Monkees, The Tonight Show, and The Joey Bishop Show, in addition to his radio escapades. He also appears in Desperately Seeking Susan, Baby It’s You, and Cookie.
Jerry Blavat Career
Jerry bought Memories, a nightclub in Margate, New Jersey, in 1972. Jerry commented on the numerous renowned names he’d met at the nightclub in a 2022 interview with The New Jersey Stage.
“Everyone has been there. There, my mother cooked for Frank Sinatra. There, she also cooked for Sammy Davis Jr. Chuck Berry made an appearance “He stated.
Jerry grew interested in the music industry as a kid when, at 13, he joined the original American Bandstand with DJ Bob Horn and Lee Stewart as a dancer in 1953. According to Philadelphia Action News, when the show’s producers learned he was underage, they allowed him to continue to choose music. Jerry didn’t get his start in radio until 1960.
Jerry’s four kids, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and long-term girlfriend, Keely Stahl, survive him. At this moment, it is unknown if Jerry will be remembered publicly.