Bob Odenkirk Talks Heart Attack on Better Call Saul Set
Get the Culture newsletter
Daily culture — film, music, books, the trends and ideas worth your attention. Free.
- Bob Odenkirk suffered a heart attack on the Better Call Saul set in late July 2021, collapsing during filming of the final season.
- Rhea Seehorn and co‑star Patrick Fabian grabbed Odenkirk and screamed for help, but crew members thought they were laughing, delaying the response.
- Bob Odenkirk later learned a plaque blockage caused the attack, was fixed with a stent without surgery, and that the on‑set medic had never performed CPR.
- Bob Odenkirk told The Times U.K. while promoting Normal that the ordeal felt like a “gift,” prompting him to change his diet, take medication, and feel “delighted and engaged” about life.
Why it matters: Fans and crew benefit from Odenkirk’s swift recovery, which kept the final Better Call Saul season on schedule, while his public health disclosure raises awareness of on‑set medical preparedness and heart‑health monitoring for actors.
Ask SkimNews
