( CNN ) -- Tom Sparks , a 33-year-old Californian , died November 5 of an apparent stroke . His father released a statement that it was probably caused by a pre-existing condition . Title: Why do we have to take so many pills? Sparks was first sent to the hospital after taping an episode of `` Wipeout '' in October .
Tom Sparks , a 33-year-old Californian , died November 5 of an apparent stroke . His father released a statement that it was probably caused by a pre-existing condition . Title: Why do we have to take so many pills? Sparks was first sent to the hospital after taping an episode of `` Wipeout '' in October .