Fan who collapsed at Blazers game dies

During Portland’s game vs. Dallas on Thursday night, Trail Blazers fan Sandra Zickefoose suffered a medical emergency. She was treated immediately by the emergency response team inside the Moda Center and transported to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center.

The organization has since been informed that Ms. Zickefoose, age 67, has died. She and her husband, Michael Cowan, have been Trail Blazers season ticketholders since 2011 and reside in Southwest Portland.

The following statement is on behalf of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter:

“The Portland Trail Blazers, our players and Rose Quarter staff are saddened to learn of Ms. Zickefoose’s death, and extend our deepest condolences to her husband Michael Cowan, and their family. We are grateful to all on-site medical personnel, other first responders and the medical professionals seated near Ms. Zickefoose who administered treatment and assistance during last night’s emergency. We also thank Trail Blazers fans for their tremendous outpouring of support and concern.”