What heart problem did Gerard Houllier have?

Houllier suffered from a dissection of the descending aorta, a condition where layers of the of the main vessel out of the heart can come apart, allowing blood to force its way out. Dymond warned that the condition was “very dangerous” and added: “When you’ve had a defection once, you’re more likely to get it again.”

Did Gerard Houllier have a heart attack?

Houllier was taken to hospital during Liverpool’s Premiership match against Leeds United this afternoon after experiencing chest pains. He had a series of tests which revealed that he had not suffered a heart attack.

Where did Gerard Houllier died?

Paris, France
Gérard Houllier/Place of death

Is Gerard Houllier dead?

Deceased (1947–2020)
Gérard Houllier/Living or Deceased

What was wrong with Gerard Houllier?

Houllier died on Monday following a heart operation in Paris. He first underwent heart surgery while Liverpool manager in October 2001 – a few months after leading the team to an unprecedented cup treble – but remained heavily involved in the game and was an influential member of Uefa’s technical committee.

When did Gerard Houllier have his heart attack?

But only months later, in October 2001, Houllier fell ill at half-time during Liverpool’s match against Leeds and was diagnosed with an aortic dissection which required 11 hours of emergency surgery and led to a five-month spell out of the dugout.

Was Houllier married?

Isabelle Houllierm.?–2020
Gérard Houllier/Spouse

What killed Gerard Houllier?

December 14, 2020
Gérard Houllier/Date of death

Which football manager had a heart attack?

A Scots football boss suffered a heart attack in the middle of a Zoom fitness session with his players. Brian McLuckie, 53, fell seriously ill at his laptop just seconds after joking: “Bloody hell lads, I think I’m going to have a heart attack.”

Did Gerard Houllier manage Newcastle?

Yohan Cabaye ended up joining Newcastle United instead as Gerard Houllier was forced to end his days in management. Houllier also had Gervinho lined up and he instead joined Arsenal.

What did Liverpool win under Gerard Houllier?

2001 FA Cup final
Watch highlights as Gerard Houllier’s Liverpool win the 2001 FA Cup final in Cardiff 2-1 thanks to a late Michael Owen double. The Frenchman, who has died aged 73, guided the Reds to five major trophies, including the FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup treble in 2000-01.