Drew Carey got dinner with girlfriend and went to set of his sitcom not knowing he’d just had a heart attack
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Key Points:
- Drew Carey experienced a major health scare while working on The Drew Carey Show, initially ignoring heart attack symptoms during a jog.
- Despite feeling numbness and a high heart rate, Carey continued his routine, even having chili spaghetti for dinner before production resumed.
- Carey finally acknowledged the severity of his condition after experiencing chest tightness in the writer's room and called for an ambulance.
- At the hospital, Carey was treated for a heart attack and had a stent placed to keep his artery open, humorously comparing his condition to that of Dick Cheney.
- Carey shared the story on Ted Danson's podcast, highlighting the seriousness of his health issues and the support from close friends like the late Sam Simon.
