Director Kevin Smith Survives Major Heart Attack

Tweeting from a hospital bed late last night Californian time, Smith sent out a picture of himself decked out in a hospital gown, covered in wires and tubing. Known for directing his 2010 hit Cop Out and the owner of 'Jay and Bob's Secret Secret Stash', a comic book store which was inspired from his role as Silent Bob from 1994's Clerks, Smith had preformed a stand-up comedy routine earlier that night and was due to perform a second one later that evening.

"I had a massive heart attack. The doctor who saved my life told me I had a 100% blockage of my LAD artery (aka "the Widow-Maker)."

For some further context, the 'LAD' artery (the left anterior descending artery) is a branch of the left coronary artery, which supplies a large quantity of of blood to the left atrium. In short, it means a heart attack stemming from a blockage here is a serious medical issue, that can be fatal if not caught and treated in time.

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

Having received an outpouring of well wishes from celebrities such as Chris Pratt and many concerned fans, it is not yet known if Smith will be returning to his tour. His agent has yet to make a statement regarding the incident.