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Thanks mostly to her mother's protracted illness, Tory Nichols, a major character in the Netflix series Cobra Kai, has had a difficult personal journey throughout the show. Although the precise nature of her mother's illness stayed a secret for several seasons, Season 6 revealed that kidney disease finally caused her death.
Early seasons' hints of Tory's mother's illness included her being bedridden and needing dialysis treatments. These particulars suggested a severe Kidney Disease that had advanced to an advanced level. Emphasizing Tory's relentless dedication to taking care of her mother, the show focused on her struggle to balance family obligations with her personal life—especially her karate involvement.
Season 6 brought more information on Tory's Mother's illness. Viewers discovered in a moving episode five that a Pulmonary Embolism was the reason of death. Often a major complication related with advanced Kidney Disease, this medical condition results from a blood clot developing in the lungs.
The show stresses that although the doctor notes that the last five years have been a gift, Tory's Mother's kidney disease had been a major influence in their life for years. This emphasizes how the illness affects Tory and her family over the long run, which helps her to be resilient and relentless in her care of her mother.
The death of Tory's mother has profoundly affected her character in Season 6. She had earlier been a fierce candidate for the captaincy of Miyagi-Do's Sekai Taikai team, but the death of her mother sent her spiraling back to the austere philosophy of Cobra Kai, run by John Kreese. Her loss and grief caused her to change her viewpoint and loyalty greatly.
Tory's decisions and behavior throughout the show have sometimes been motivated by her need to shield and take care of her family. Her mother's illness had shaped her personality and decision-making by always weighing pressure and obligation. Tory's will weakens with her mother gone, so she turns to Kreese's more forceful and merciless instruction for comfort and direction.
The chronicle of Tory's mother's illness and death serves as a potent reminder of the emotional complexity experienced by those coping with loss and bereavement. It also underlines the value of family ties and the costs people pay to be near their loved ones. Although the death of Tory's mother presented major difficulties, it also reminds us of her natural strength and the ability for resilience even in the face of extreme adversity.