The Latest Breaking News from Pneumonia

Sam Neill died after 'contracting pneumonia'

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died after reportedly contracting pneumonia as his body struggled to bounce back following his cancer treatment.

BANG Premier · Jul 14

Mitch McConnell Breaks the Long Silence, Sharing That He's 'Regaining His Strength'

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he is "regaining strength every day" after a fall and hospitalization for mild pneumonia. The 84-year-old thanked supporters and said he plans to continue recovering before returning to the Senate.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

Mitch McConnell Photo Sparks Suspicion: No Tubes, No Wires, Just Jeans and a Newspaper

Senator Mitch McConnell's hospital photo has sparked online scepticism due to its casual presentation, raising questions about transparency during his recovery from a fall and mild pneumonia

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue

Soon after Philadelphia hosted America’s bicentennial celebrations in late July 1976, more than 200 attendees of the American Legion Convention at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia fell ill with pneumonia symptoms, including fever, cough and trouble breathing.

The Conversation · Jun 19

CDC Confirms Parainfluenza Virus and HMPV Are Elevated Nationally — Here's What Parents Need to Know About Croup Right Now

CDC's June 12 data confirms parainfluenza and HMPV are elevated nationally. Croup cases rising in children under 5. What parents and providers need to know now.

Medical Daily · Jun 18

The Flaming Lips axe show as frontman Wayne Coyne battles pneumonia

Wayne Coyne was admitted to hospital with pneumonia, forcing The Flaming Lips to cancel their Vienna concert.

BANG Premier · Jun 16

Human Metapneumovirus Is Elevated Nationally This Week — and Most Emergency Room Doctors Are Not Testing for the Respiratory Virus That Hospitalizes 200,000 Americans Every Year

CDC's Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (June 12, 2026) confirms human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is elevated nationally. HMPV hospitalizes 200,000 Americans annually, disproportionately affects older adults and immunocompromised patients, and is routinely missed because most clinicians test only for flu and RSV.

Medical Daily · Jun 16

Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia

You go to hospital for treatment and to get better. But sometimes, you get something much less welcome: an infection.

The Conversation · Jun 9

How Did Anthony Head Die? Real Cause of Death As Family Was Left Shocked by Loss

Anthony Head's family say the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso star died aged 72 from complications of pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5

Anthony Head Cause of Death Update: 'Ted Lasso' Star's Family Struck by Two Losses in Six Months

British actor Anthony Head, famed for roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso', has died at 72. His daughters confirmed his peaceful passing due to pneumonia complications.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5