Mark Sheppard, renowned for his role in "Supernatural," recently experienced a life-threatening cardiac emergency. He shared on Instagram that he collapsed in his kitchen last Friday and suffered six massive heart attacks, being resuscitated four times.
This occurred due to a complete blockage in his left anterior descending artery, commonly known as "The Widowmaker" due to its potential lethality, as per CNN.
Mark Sheppard Overcomes Heart Attack
Sheppard's ordeal included symptoms typical of a widowmaker heart attack, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and lightheadedness, as described by the University of Michigan Medicine. His representative confirmed to Fox News Digital that Sheppard is expected to fully recover.
Grateful for the timely intervention of his wife, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the staff at Providence St. Joseph's in California, Sheppard acknowledged that his survival chances were slim. He expressed his appreciation on Instagram, emphasizing the critical role of the medical team and his family in his survival and recovery. He is expected to return home soon.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to Sheppard's post with well-wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Sheppard's career spans various notable roles, including appearances in "Battlestar Galactica," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Leverage." He is also the son of William Morgan Sheppard, who was known for his work on "Star Trek."
In his Instagram post, Sheppard highlighted the efforts of the paramedics who resuscitated him multiple times. Best known for his 10-season role as the demon Crowley in "Supernatural," Sheppard expressed his gratitude towards the doctors, emphasizing that his survival was miraculous.
He extended his thanks to his wife and the emergency responders, mentioning that he felt great and humbled by the experience. His imminent return home from the hospital was announced with a sense of relief and gratitude, according to Fox News.
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Celebrities Support Mark Sheppard's Recovery
Several celebrities, including Sheppard's co-stars from "Supernatural," Misha Collins and Samantha Smith, as well as Felicia Day from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and actor John Barrowman, have offered their support and well-wishes.
Collins humorously urged Sheppard to take it easier, emphasizing his importance to their community, while Smith and Day expressed relief and love. Barrowman encouraged Sheppard to follow medical advice for a full recovery, commending him as a wonderful person.
Sheppard, a London native, has a diverse acting portfolio, having starred in the reboot of "Battlestar Galactica" and making appearances in shows like "Star Trek: Voyager" and "JAG." He also featured in two episodes of "Doctor Who" in 2011 and appeared in the cop drama "White Collar."
His post also highlighted the exemplary work of the firefighters, whom he described as going "above and beyond" and being "fabulous" in their response. The situation points out the value of prompt and effective emergency medical services, in addition to the repercussions that such incidents can have on the affected individual and community, The Sun reported.
