BBC TV icon 'thinking about dying' as they sadly say 'I'm not going to last much longer'
ok.co.ukCelebrity chef Rick Stein has candidly opened up about his mortality, confessing to The Times that he doesn't think he's going to "last that much longer" following a life-saving heart operation.
At 77, Rick reflected on his brush with death, revealing he had been grappling with the thought of dying "big time" after experiencing breathlessness for years before being warned that he needed surgery to survive.The culinary star underwent the crucial procedure in 2022 at the Royal Brompton Hospital when his cardiologist discovered his aorta was deteriorating.
Although medication could postpone the inevitable, it was clear that an operation was necessary. Rick recalled the moment his doctor made it clear: "And then, a bit over a year ago, he said, 'You're going to have to have the op.'" Rick also touched upon his personal life, discussing the impact of his manic depressive father and expressing gratitude towards his second wife Sarah Burns for her support.
Post-surgery, Rick is feeling a surge of optimism, stating: "But to be honest, having had the operation and recovered, the improvement in my health has left me tremendously optimistic.", reports the Express.
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