âSupernaturalâ actor Mark Sheppard says he was âbrought back from the deadâ after he had multiple heart attacks.
Known for playing the role of Crowley on the Television show, Sheppard shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed in a post on Instagram, informing fans that doctors had revived him four times after having âsix massive heart attacks.â
âYouâre not going to believe this!â Crowley began. âWas on my way to an appointment yesterday when I collapsed in my kitchen. Six massive heart attacks later, and being brought back from dead 4 times I apparently had a 100% blockage in my LAD.â
The left anterior descending artery (LAD) is the bodyâs largest coronary artery that carries a large portion of blood throughout your body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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âThe Widowmaker,â Sheppard continued, referencing the name for his Heart attack.
A widowmakerHeart attack occurs when thereâs a blockage in the LAD and blood is unable to circulate through the artery.
Sheppard thanked his wife, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the staff at Providence St. Josephâs Medical Center for helping him during this time.
âMy chances of survival were virtually nil,â Sheppard added. âI feel great. Humbled once more. Home tomorrow!â
Several people such as actors Misha Collins, John Barrowman, and Cary Elwes responded to Sheppardâs post by leaving him messages.
âOmg Mark!â Elwes, who is known for playing Westley in âThe Princess Bride,â wrote. âHope you are doing better. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.â
Barrowman, who is known for roles such as Captain Jack Harkness in the Television show âDoctor Whoâ and Malcolm Merlyn in âArrow,â told Sheppard âif there is anythingâ he needs or that Barrowman âcan doâ to let him know.
âI am just a small journey away,â Barrowman added. âPlease do all they tell you to make yourself heal and get well. You are a lovely soul and a lovely man. I am sending you lots of love.â
Collins, known for playing Castiel in âSupernatural,â told Sheppard he didnât âneed to do the most and biggest every time,â adding that â2 or 3â heart attacks âwould have been impressive enough.â
âYouâve impressed us, okay,â Collins added. âNow stop with this heal up and get back on the road with us. Love you, pal.â
