‘Supernatural’ star Mark Sheppard survives six “massive heart attacks”
nme.comSupernatural star Mark Sheppard has revealed that he recently survived six heart attacks.The English actor, who played the demon character Crowley in the show, posted on Instagram about the episode, which happened on Friday (December 1).“You’re not going to believe this,” he wrote on Saturday (December 2). “Was on my way to an appointment yesterday when I collapsed in my kitchen.
Six massive heart attacks later, and being brought back from dead four times, I apparently had a 100 per cent blockage in my LAD.”A post shared by Mark Sheppard (@realmarksheppard)The LAD is the left anterior descending artery, and is commonly referred to as the “widow-maker”.
Blockage of the LAD leads to a very high risk of death.“If not for my wife, the @losangelesfiredepartment at Mulholland and the incredible staff @providencecalifornia St Joseph’s, I wouldn’t be writing this,” he continued. “My chances of survival were virtually nil.”“I feel great.
Humbled once more. Home tomorrow!”Sheppard is also known for his recurring role as Romo Lampkin on Battlestar Galactica, and has also appeared in Firefly, The X Files, 24 and Doctor Who.His Supernatural co-star Misha Collins, who played the character Castiel in the show, replied to his message, writing: “Mark!
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