Honourary Vancouverite Kevin Smith survived “a massive heart attack” tonight.
And in true Kevin Smith style shared the shocking news from his hospital bed.
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
Smith was filming his new comedy special Kevin Smith Live! in Glendale, California. He completed one show but left for hospital before the second show.
Celebrity reaction.
Kevin we don’t know each other too good but I have loved you since Clerks and I’m praying my ass off for you cause I believe in the healing power of prayer. Can you please pray with me people!? 🙏♥️ https://t.co/syB7BiQaoY
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) February 26, 2018
The Flash.
and what do we say to the god of death? ❤️ super glad ur okay. https://t.co/4aCsgmDHkx
— Candice Patton (@candicekp) February 26, 2018
I can see why heaven would want you. But we’re glad you’re still stuck on earth. #KevinCanWait https://t.co/nnaHoGuu2p
— Tom Cavanagh (@CavanaghTom) February 26, 2018
Get well soon, @ThatKevinSmith, you sweet, talented man, you.
— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) February 26, 2018
Kevin has been an inspiration to me for years, since Clerks. The last couple of years, getting to work with one of my heroes, leaving my own mark on him (literally and figuratively) kinda becoming friends has been nothing short of mind-blowing.
We have more to do together, sir! https://t.co/nDBSKsUWX6
— Jeremy Simser (@JeremySimser) February 26, 2018
Supergirl cast.
iZombie.
Fucking hell! Wishing you a speedy recovery x
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) February 26, 2018
Supernatural.
So glad you got help – all the best to you i your recovery ❤️
— Ruth ♛ (@RuthieConnell) February 26, 2018
Stay above! Here’s to a speedy recovery, sir. https://t.co/E2aMTLLamb
— Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) February 26, 2018
Vancouver.
Oh, @ThatKevinSmith!! We like you so, so, *so* much better above ground, friend! 🙂 Relieved you saw the light and wishing you all the love and the speediest of recoveries. In the meantime: Take it easy, eh? xoxo – Everyone at @RioTheatre #SavetheRio
— Rio Theatre (@RioTheatre) February 26, 2018
Vancouver loves ❤️ you @ThatKevinSmith – wishing you well
— CathDoll (@cathdoll1) February 26, 2018