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Doug
May 02, 2007
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Last night's episode of "Work Out" was chilling. It was amazing watching Jackie navigate her emotional trip home, seeing her mom openly take pride in her and then watching her finally let go at her dad's grave. But it was the final scene that was absolutely, gutturally devastating.I am speaking of the trainers getting the news that Doug was in serious jeopardy and could pass away within 24 hours.
I can't watch Peeler get that news. It brings back very clearly the awful, shocking moment when everything turned for the worst.
Lots of people have been asking about what really happened with Doug and about the time line of his death. I believe that Brian Peeler posted the specifics in his blog a few weeks ago but I want to reiterate two things.
The first is that Doug was a really private guy who didn't want to share his health issues on the show or with many people involved with the show. He did open up about losing his entire family, and maybe having lost everyone informed how he chose to live. So all along the way the producers handled this in the show as Doug would have wanted, with some degree of privacy.
Secondly, the time line of events are exactly as portrayed in the show. By that, I mean that Doug suddenly became ill in the days following his birthday party, but the news we were getting was that he would recover. And then Doug suddenly took a horrible turn after a series of obstacles, and Brian Peeler and the production and everybody suddenly got calls saying that he was not expected to make it a day longer.
His loss was a total shock to everybody. When Jackie initially told the trainers a few episodes back that Doug was in the hospital, not taking visitors, and expected to pull through, that was what everyone expected to happen. Our image of Doug remains one of a strong, caring, sweet friend to everybody.
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Comments
Cricket wrote:
When I first saw Doug....and how he interacted with the rest of the trainers, my first impression was "What a sweet guy!" Doug struck me as a person who would help others before himself. I was very very sad...to hear of his passing; I can only imagine how his friends (Jackie; the other trainers and other friends he had in his life) and his ex-boyfriend that he was helping to get in shape for the transplant (sorry, I forgot his name), must feel. I only know this (wonderful) man from watching Workout! Imagine how it would have been if I was one of his friends. I would be missing him s-o-o-o much. God bless you Doug! And Everyone that Doug knew.
posted on May 2, 2007 at 8:58 PM
ROSSI ARGUELLES wrote:
I FEEL SO SAD ABOUT DOUG,I REALLY LOVE THOSE BEAUTIFULL EYES AND BRIGTH SMILE,MY LOVE TO ALL HIS FRIENDS.
posted on May 2, 2007 at 11:12 PM
darecus t smart wrote:
I know we will all miss doug.
posted on May 3, 2007 at 1:22 PM
de wrote:
I was truely toouched by Doug death. I only watched him on tv but he seemed so real and sweet. He taught me to enjoy life and don't sweat the small stuff because life is way too short. I thank God for my family and friends who have helped me get through a rough period in my life because withoout them I would not have made it. Every night I look up in sky and tell Doug thank you for teaching me such a valuable lesson.
posted on May 3, 2007 at 3:12 PM
barri chase wrote:
Jesse,
I have 3 full time jobs... one of which is a highly successful gallery in Phoenix. I am having a hard time finding time to workout. What do yo suggest? You must be almost as be as I am... I just am having such trouble. From a size 6 to now a 10...HELP!!!!
Best,
Barri Chase
posted on May 3, 2007 at 11:09 PM
David wrote:
I think the way "WorkOut" handled the death of Doug was terrific. I still cry everytime I think of him. I did not know Doug but if I did I know I would be a better person. Doug seemed like a very sincere person and never once on the show did you see him get upset. My heart goes out for all the trainers and especially Cheo. He and Doug seemed to still be very close and also even though Doug was ill he was there for Cheo, when he had his dialysis. That shows that Doug was extremely unselfish and very caring. God Bless Doug. We all should be more like him.
posted on May 8, 2007 at 11:18 PM
shari wrote:
love Doug....soooo sad
posted on July 15, 2007 at 2:02 PM
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