Mia Amber Davis Died From Blood Clot In Lungs

Mia Amber Davis, the plus-size model and "Road Trip" actress who unexpectedly passed away during routine knee surgery in May, died from a blood clot in her lungs, E! Online reports.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office released an updated death certificate after an autopsy and a series of toxicology tests were performed, finding that Davis had a pulmonary thrombo-embolism.

According to TMZ.com, Davis' husband Michael Yard believes that the surgery was responsible for the blood clot, claiming Davis was healthy before arriving at the hospital. The site explains, he "asked the Coroner's Officer if it meant she died as a result of the surgery...but the office said they could not give a definitive answer."

Davis' death shocked her supporters two months ago. The beauty was best-known for her work with Ashley Stewart, being the face of Jill Scott's Butterfly Bra, a cameo in the movie "Road Trip," and serving as Creative Editor-at-Large for Plus Model Magazine.

Editor Madeline Jones wrote in a blog post on Wednesday:

Mia was a super model and industry leader because it was her love for the women she represented that kept pushing her when the industry itself did not embrace her. Anyone else would have given up, but Mia remained steadfast in her career, knowing that she was not just doing it for her own benefit, but for women of all ages. Never one to put anyone down, Mia was about lifting up people and connecting them with others to help them on their journey and never asking for anything in return.

In a statement for The Huffington Post, Jones said: "Davis was a wonderful wife, caring daughter and loyal friend who will be missed dearly. The PLUS Model Magazine family is deeply saddened by the loss of our sister and want to thank our readers for their support and prayers. Our June issue will feature Mia on the cover as a very special tribute to our angel."

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Comments

[Pat LacyBurks]

08:48 PM on 08/24/2011

Unfortunately blot clots especially traveling to the lungs are not uncommon. Happened to me post surgery when I was in recovery. Woke up unable to breathe and subsequently ended up on a respirator. Clot traveled from my broken arm that was repaired to my lung..... Doctors usually try to prevent this by putting ted hose on you pre surgery or in hospital long lengths of time. God Bless Her and I hope the best for her family.

[originalbadgirl1]

04:43 PM on 07/20/2011

I had a cervical cerclage on June 7th last month and after that I wasn't even allowed to go to the bathroom. they put these things on my legs that would squeeze my legs like blood pressure cuffs every few minutes. Reallysad, R.I.P.

[ms.understood]

10:53 PM on 07/15/2011

this is so sad. may she R.I.P.

[Mav H]

08:54 PM on 07/14/2011

What a beautiful woman and such a sad, sad story. I too suffered from pulmonary embolisms (i had two at different times and they never found out why - no precursors, no clotting problems, no nothing) I'm 38 years old. so my heart and prayers go out to her family and friends.

[rewith85man]

03:06 AM on 07/14/2011

She was a true beauty with an ugly death.

[flbmb1]

02:52 PM on 07/13/2011

Such a sad story for such a young lady, God bless her family-

[PotholesInMyLawn]

01:45 PM on 07/13/2011

Very Sad... this was a beautiful women for sure!

[ESerafina42]

01:32 PM on 07/13/2011

I don't call that "plus size" - I call it normal.

[NoSillyName]

12:44 AM on 07/16/2011

Nowdays, anyone over a size 8 is considered "plus". Completely and totally ridiculous.

[sharkkonwhisky]

01:15 PM on 07/13/2011

This is really sad. I had a blood clot when I was 20 even though I had none of the risk factors (immobility, overweight, genetic clotting disorders, smoking, or birth control) and it took me a few weeks after a gradual onset of swelling, pressure and, eventually noticeable spider veins in my arm to go and see a real doctor (UHS told me I had nothing to worry about).

I don't know anything about Mia Amber Davis's medical history but it seems like she had no idea that anything was wrong, which is really sad, because clots are sneaky and seem to do the most damage when they are unexpected, and I feel like younger people are less likely to be aware of DVT symptoms...

[kkgunn]

01:15 PM on 07/13/2011

Take an aspirin a day if you don't have other health issues that prevent you from taking aspirin. It's very cheap and can really help reduce blood clots.

[PotholesInMyLawn]

01:47 PM on 07/13/2011

So true... This is what I do.... I take 2 a day everyday...

When I fly on long trips... I darn near try to OD on the wonder drug!!
Clotting is such a real issue... when on longs flights smashed up in coach class!!

[Winter Skye]

07:52 PM on 08/24/2011

I hear it's not actually such a healthy practice at all. And anyway, why should anyone take a med, as mild as aspirin is, every day instead of changing your diet and lifestyle habits?

[MdTERPMD]

11:58 AM on 07/13/2011

Blood clots AKA venous thromboembolism (VTE) are a known complication for surgery. Risk factors for VTE include pregnancy, obesity, congestive heart failure, any thing that makes the blood "sluggish". High risk surgeries include hip and knee surgery...nothing "routine" about it. All postop knee patients are routinely put on blood thinners day 1 to decrease the risk for this life threatening complication. But the risk is not zero.
My condolences to the family of this lovely woman.

[livinginbankocracy]

01:30 PM on 07/13/2011

JesusFan
Md, I am a God Favored Survivor of a blood clot in the lungs...most important along with blood thinners is to have the "Compression Stockings" on after surgery....I have known of similar deaths in young persons and this "Vital" simple post-op action was not taken....
I hope this is posted: But I have to give God Thanks & Praise for my Life....My blood clot
travelled to my Aorta which meant instant death....Put God 1st Place in your Life...

[NoSillyName]

12:42 AM on 07/16/2011

True and good luck to anyone filing a malpractice suit. The Bush Administration favored it's benefactors with New Rules that aren't tilted toward patients.

Don't know who this woman was, but very sad story.

[Rosemary Hirsch]

11:52 AM on 07/13/2011

It is important not to sit for long in one place, such as an airplane. Try to ambulate. It would be best, even in an airplane, to try to walk up and down the aisles briefly several times, depending on the flight, and to wiggle your toes, keeping the blood circulation moving. This is the reason I always stop at highways' "rest stop," just to get out of a car from sitting in one position, and walk around the grassy area around the rest stop. Wiggling the toes, and keeping the legs uncrossed are important to help blood clot from forming.

[sharkkonwhisky]

01:20 PM on 07/13/2011

They sell compression stockings as well that are recommended for travel to those at a higher clotting risk.

[MzTexas]

11:39 AM on 07/13/2011

This is a common complication of this particular type of surgery. They take precautions to prevent it and the patient informed consent form usually lists it as a risk factor. So sad, though. I lost a friend to a pulmonary embolism following childbirth.

[AppleBaby]

03:54 PM on 07/13/2011

Sorry about your friend.

[Tolms]

11:19 AM on 07/13/2011

Pretty girl, sad story.

[yorky36]

11:18 AM on 07/13/2011

After having a stroke during back surgery, I had 3 clots in my leg. A Greenfield filter was placed inside of me. A few years later, I had knee surgery. Three months later, I developed a clot in my leg, and in a couple of days, it had travelled to my lung. I spent 3 weeks in the hospital, and after much testing, it was concluded that I have Factor Five Leyden, and rare condition, which makes clots. I have been put on Coumadin for the rest of my life. If I ever need to have surgery, I have to stop coumadin for a week, inject Lovenox in my stomach, and when the surgery is completed, go back on the coumadin.
I have to be very careful. Thankfully, I recovered from the stroke. This condiition is Hereditary, and comes from the female. I was told to tell my children to be tested for it. There is a blood test to show whether you are prone to it.