Mark Toothaker undergoes brain tumor surgery after seizure reveals hidden growth

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28

Toothaker, 59, suffered a seizure while watching an NFL game in December 2025, leading to the discovery of a tennis-ball-sized benign tumor, which was removed at the University of Kentucky hospital.
He experienced no prior symptoms and credits the timely seizure, triggered by laughter at Younghoe Koo's botched field goal, with potentially saving his life. He returned home within a week and resumed work at Spendthrift Farm.
Toothaker reflects that the seizure could have occurred while driving or flying for work, risking others' safety. The incident coincided with Koo's release from the Giants, partly due to the infamous missed kick.

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