Danny Clark wanted to quit smoking, so he turned to vaping—a decision he believed was better for his health. But less than two years later, it cost him his life. His mother, Cindi, is now sharing his story to expose the hidden dangers of vaping.
Danny’s girlfriend noticed something was wrong the night he died. He was struggling with balance and slurring his words, but they assumed it was exhaustion. The next morning, he was gone. The autopsy showed no lung damage—instead, his death was caused by nicotine poisoning, which triggered a fatal heart attack.
Cindi is heartbroken and angry. “He thought vaping was the healthier option,” she says. “But the nicotine levels in these devices are extreme, and there’s no real regulation.” Unlike cigarettes, which have clear warnings, vaping often gives users a false sense of security.
She’s urging for more awareness and stricter laws. “People don’t realize how toxic this can be,” she says. “If Danny had known, he would have never touched it.”
