The Dancing Trucker was a popular YouTube persona in the early 2010s. He gained internet fame after his video of him dancing behind the wheel of his semi-truck went viral on social media platforms. In the video, he could be seen effortlessly swaying to upbeat music while driving down busy highways across America.
The man behind this viral sensation was John Drury, a truck driver from Indiana who had an extraordinary passion for dance and music. His videos were filled with energy and enthusiasm that quickly made him the most entertaining person you will see on any highway.
His career took off as people all over the world became captivated by his infectious personality, but then something strange happened – he suddenly disappeared from public view without any warning or explanation. So what happened to The Dancing Trucker?
Some speculated that he had retired, moved away or perhaps even passed away. However, it turns out there’s a more straightforward answer: John Drury suffered a major health setback.
In September 2018, Drury posted a Facebook message alerting his friends and fans that he’d been hospitalized due to heart issues resulting from diabetes complications:
“I’m finally stable enough physically and mentally to let my fans know I need prayers,” reads one portion of Drury’s post at the time. “It seems once again Diabetes has taken control of my life.”
He continued: “My kidneys are functioning at almost zero percent…they want me placed on dialysis immediately!!! My heart is weak…years (sic) abuse!! It must now be repaired with surgery & medications.”
Following this news report surfaced indicating he’d also suffered multiple strokes in addition to kidney problems associated with uncontrolled hypertension caused by obesity exacerbated by type 2 diabetes — which resulted in near total blindness.
Drury left hospital feeling distraught knowing very well that for years traveling through America was no longer an option for him; as hospitals demanded frequent checkups because repeated cases affected his overall well-being.
His health condition had taken a toll on him, making it hard to continue with the adventurous life he led as The Dancing Trucker. He stated that he couldn’t even walk without extreme pain in his feet because of extensive nerve damage caused by untreated diabetes.
The Dancing Trucker is an example of how lifestyle choices can have significant effects. The dangers of type 2 diabetes are often underestimated, but they’re very real and prevalent today. As noted by statistics, over 30 million Americans live with diabetes — and about one-third don’t know they have it until they become ill from complications like heart disease or stroke.
Drury has since been determined to change up his diet and turn around the years of neglect for rehabilitation instead creating educational videos related to trucking safety online; hoping others may learn from him save their lives while still living their dreams.
For John Drury, learning how important it was to manage his health ultimately drove him in a different direction after bringing joy through those many years behind the wheel as “the dancing trucker.” Just goes further to reaffirm you don’t always need take major step-backs if greater strides towards better overall wellbeing are made proactively.
The Dancing Trucker was a popular YouTube persona in the early 2010s who gained internet fame after his video of him dancing behind the wheel of his semi-truck went viral on social media platforms. However, what many people don’t know is that this viral sensation faced an unexpected setback due to his health issues.
John Drury, a truck driver from Indiana who had an extraordinary passion for dance and music, was the man behind The Dancing Trucker. His videos were filled with energy and enthusiasm that quickly made him one of the most entertaining people you could see on any highway.
His career took off as people all over the world became captivated by his infectious personality, but then something strange happened – he suddenly disappeared from public view without any warning or explanation. People speculated that he had retired, moved away or perhaps even passed away.
In September 2018, John Drury posted a Facebook message alerting his friends and fans that he’d been hospitalized due to heart issues resulting from diabetes complications: “It seems once again Diabetes has taken control of my life,” he wrote.
He continued: “My kidneys are functioning at almost zero percent…they want me placed on dialysis immediately!!! My heart is weak…years (sic) abuse!! It must now be repaired with surgery & medications.”
Following this news report surfaced indicating he’d also suffered multiple strokes in addition to kidney problems associated with uncontrolled hypertension caused by obesity exacerbated by type 2 diabetes — which resulted in near total blindness.
Drury’s health condition had taken a toll on him, making it hard to continue with the adventurous life he led as The Dancing Trucker. He stated that he couldn’t even walk without extreme pain in his feet because of extensive nerve damage caused by untreated diabetes.
The Dancing Trucker is an example of how lifestyle choices can have significant effects. The dangers of type 2 diabetes are often underestimated but they’re very real and prevalent today. As noted by statistics, over 30 million Americans live with diabetes — and about one-third don’t know they have it until they become ill from complications like heart disease or stroke.
Drury has since been determined to change up his diet and turn around the years of neglect for rehabilitation instead creating educational videos related to trucking safety online; hoping others may learn from him save their lives while still living their dreams.
For John Drury, learning how important it was to manage his health ultimately drove him in a different direction after bringing joy through those many years behind the wheel as “the dancing trucker.” Just goes further to reaffirm you don’t always need take major step-backs if greater strides towards better overall wellbeing are made proactively.