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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fans Have a Wild Theory About Conrad Dying
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'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Fans Buzz Over Shocking Conrad Health Theory
Fan Theory Ignites Speculation Over 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Character's HealthA recent video by content creator Kirsten Trout has sparked widespread discussion among fans of the popular Amazon Prime series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty," proposing a dramatic health storyline for the character Conrad. Trout's theory, shared on September 4, 2025, suggests that Conrad might be suffering from an undiagnosed heart condition, a revelation that could significantly impact the show's narrative.Trout meticulously points to several scenes as evidence. "There's a scene where he's talking about his hands and how they hurt," she explains in her video, also noting, "He's always grabbing his chest, which I know a lot of us thought that it was because of his panic attacks." The theory gains further traction from a scene in Season 3 where Conrad's father discusses a family history of heart disease. Trout speculates, "I'm kind of wondering if Conrad is sick right now and he doesn't know it and later he's going to find out that he has a heart condition." She also pondered if his healthy eating and medical student status were subtle clues.The theory has elicited strong reactions from the fan base. One viewer commented, "If Conrad dies I’m suing Prime," highlighting the emotional investment in the character. Another, more dramatically, proposed, "what if he has cancer and it’s in future when he’s married to belly and belly is cheating on him with her secretary, and they have two daughters..." Others expressed disbelief or rejection of the theory, with one saying, "Sorry no. This doesn’t align with my vision." However, some found the theory plausible, with a commenter stating, "I had heart disease! Can confirm the joint pain and I had 'panic attacks' a few years prior to getting the diagnosis. This could be spot on!" The diverse reactions underscore the theory's ability to engage and polarize the show's dedicated audience.
