Actor Mark Sheppard, best known for playing demon Crowley on the television series Supernatural, is recovering in hospital after almost dying from several consecutive heart attacks.
Key points:
- Mark Sheppard, 59, says he collapsed in his Los Angeles kitchen on Saturday
- He said he had a 100 per-cent blockage in his left anterior descending artery
- The heart attacks came one year after the death of Supernatural co-star Nicki Aycox
Sheppard, 59, said he collapsed in his Los Angeles kitchen on Saturday suffering "six massive heart attacks".
He said he was " brought back from [the] dead" four times, calling the health scare a "widowmaker".
"I apparently had a 100% blockage in my LAD (left anterior descending artery)," he wrote in an Instagram post detailing the incident.
Sheppard thanked his wife, the Los Angeles Fire Department and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, before saying he would return home from hospital on Monday.
"My chances of survival were virtually nil," he added.
"I feel great. Humbled once more."
Former co-star Misha Collins, who played angel Castiel, was among those who voiced his concern.
"Mark! You don't need to do the most and biggest every time! 6 heart attacks? 2 or 3 would have been impressive enough," he said.
"You've impressed us, okay. Now stop with this heal up and get back on the road with us. Love you, pal."
The cast often attend fan conventions such as Comic-Con together.
Celebrities including John Barrowman, Matt Bomer and Devon Sawa also sent their best wishes.
The heart attacks came one year after the death of Supernatural co-star Nicki Aycox, aged 47.
Sheppard had recurring roles in DC's Doom Patrol series, Doctor Who and NBC series Chuck.
Supernatural ran from 2005 to 2020 and lasted 15 seasons.