By CHAD GARLAND | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 22, 2020 A rare immune system overreaction that at first seemed like the flu likely caused 34-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Levi Presley’s organ failure and death, the special operations soldier’s wife said. “He was healthy and all the tests, including [COVID-19], came back negative,” Erin Presley said in a chat interview. “The infectious disease doctor came in and took a look, said he felt it was HLH and would treat him, but [was] afraid it was too late.” Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, or HLH, is a severe condition that involves a “cytokine storm,” prompting an exaggerated immune response and damaging the liver, spleen and other organs. It’s often fatal if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
Special operations soldier dies suddenly in Florida after illness
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Special operations soldier in Florida dies suddenly after illness
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43 The Commander of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Col. John W. Sannes, released the following statement expressing his condolences with Service Members and Families of the 7th SFG(A),
“On December 12, 2020 Sgt. 1st Class Levi A. Presley, from 3rd Battalion, died in Fort Walton Beach, Florida due to unforeseen medical complications. With this tragic event, Levi leaves behind his spouse and 6 children. Levi was a great Soldier and hero, both to his family at home and to his 7th Group Family. We, as an organization, are proud to have served with him and he will truly be missed. Please keep his wife Erin, and his children in your thoughts and prayers while they navigate this difficult time. Our efforts now are to provide the best possible support and care for his family.”