Kevin Smith has survived a "massive" heart attack.
Smith revealed on Twitter that after his first standup performance last night, Smith had "a massive heart attack," after which he cancelled the night's second show to go to the hospital. He tweeted a picture from his visit at the hospital, saying the doctor there "saved his life."
After the first show this evening, I had a massive heart attack. The Doctor who saved my life told me I had 100% blockage of my LAD artery (aka “the Widow-Maker”). If I hadn’t canceled show 2 to go to the hospital, I would’ve died tonight. But for now, I’m still above ground! pic.twitter.com/M5gSnW9E5h
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) February 26, 2018
The doctor told Smith he had 100% blockage in his left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Heart attacks involving LAD blockage are nicknamed "widow makers" for their high likelihood of resulting in sudden death.
Smith says if he hadn't cancelled the second show to seek treatment, he "would've died." Smith ends by saying "for now, I'm still above ground!"
Smith recently announced a new Jay and Silent Bob film, and last year he joined the cast of Call of Duty's new co-op Zombie mode. In addition to his film work, Smith has directed multiple episodes of The CW superhero shows including The Flash and Supergirl.
Brian Barnett is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow and chat with him (he's super friendly) on Twitter at @Ribnax.
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