Chad Franke Undergoes Surgery After Appendix Burst

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Chad Franke, the 21-year-old son of disgraced YouTuber Ruby Franke, recently revealed on TikTok that his appendix burst and he needed to undergo surgery. Chad documented his hospital stay and recovery journey, including joking about his mom's YouTube presence and pretending to be her in an Instagram video. This health scare comes after Chad's mother Ruby was sentenced to 4-30 years in prison for aggravated child abuse in 2023.

Why it matters

Chad's health scare and his social media posts about it provide a glimpse into the personal life of the Franke family, which has faced significant public scrutiny in recent years due to the criminal charges against Ruby Franke. This story highlights the ongoing challenges the family is navigating in the aftermath of the high-profile case against Ruby.

The details

In a series of TikTok videos, Chad Franke first recorded himself from his hospital room before he had an official diagnosis, joking about being "one of those girls in high school that's like, 'In the hospital again. Don't ask about it.'" A day later, he revealed that his appendix had burst and he was "heading to surgery." After the procedure, Chad continued to document his recovery, including taking pain medication and poking fun at his mom's YouTube presence.

• On February 24, Chad recorded a TikTok video from his hospital room before his appendix burst.
• On February 25, Chad revealed on TikTok that his appendix had burst and he was going into surgery.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.