Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on ‘Better Call Saul’ Set: ‘I Was Gone. I Turned Gray’
Bob Odenkirk recently shared his experience of suffering a heart attack while filming 'Better Call Saul' in 2021. He described the moment as terrifying, noting that he turned gray and was unresponsive before receiving help. Following his recovery, Odenkirk expressed gratitude for life and made lifestyle changes to improve his health.
- ▪Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the set of 'Better Call Saul' in July 2021 due to a heart attack.
- ▪The heart attack was caused by a build-up of plaque that blocked an artery.
- ▪Odenkirk has since made significant lifestyle changes, including cutting back on sugar and taking medication for his heart.
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Home TV News May 16, 2026 4:50pm PT Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on ‘Better Call Saul’ Set: ‘I Was Gone. I Turned Gray’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Seth Rogen Says if You Use AI to Write Scripts, Then ‘You Shouldn’t Be a Writer’: ‘Go Do Something Else’ 4 hours ago Mark Ruffalo Thinks He’s ‘Already on a List’ of Paramount’s Banned Actors for Speaking Out Against Warner Bros. Merger: ‘Vindictive Motherf—–s’ 5 hours ago Box Office: ‘Michael’ Reclaims the Crown With $7 Million; ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong $6.8 Million 8 hours ago See All Variety via Getty Images During a recent interview with The Times of London, Bob Odenkirk recalled his 2021 heart attack on the set of the hit drama series “Better Call Saul.” “I went down and Rhea [Seehorn] and Patrick [Fabian] grabbed me and…
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