“Supernatural” actor Mark Sheppard says he was “brought back from the dead” 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 “six massive heart attacks.”
“You’re not going to believe this!” Crowley began. “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 4 times I apparently had a 100% blockage in my LAD.”
The left anterior descending artery (LAD) is the body’s largest coronary artery that carries a large portion of blood throughout your body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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“The Widowmaker,” Sheppard continued, referencing the name for his heart attack.
A widowmaker heart attack occurs when there’s 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. Joseph’s Medical Center for helping him during this time.
“My chances of survival were virtually nil,” Sheppard added. “I feel great. Humbled once more. Home tomorrow!”
Several people such as actors Misha Collins, John Barrowman, and Cary Elwes responded to Sheppard’s post by leaving him messages.
“Omg Mark!” Elwes, who is known for playing Westley in “The Princess Bride,” wrote. “Hope you are doing better. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.”
Barrowman, who is known for roles such as Captain Jack Harkness in the television show “Doctor Who” and Malcolm Merlyn in “Arrow,” told Sheppard “if there is anything” he needs or that Barrowman “can do” to let him know.
“I am just a small journey away,” Barrowman added. “Please 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.”
Collins, known for playing Castiel in “Supernatural,” told Sheppard he didn’t “need to do the most and biggest every time,” adding that “2 or 3” heart attacks “would have been impressive enough.”
“You’ve impressed us, okay,” Collins added. “Now stop with this heal up and get back on the road with us. Love you, pal.”
