A Bargain Hunt star has shared an update with fans after suffering a heart attack just minutes before being due to film an episode of the popular BBC daytime show.
John Cameron has reassured fans that he is on the mend and recovering at home with his puppy following his terrifying health scare, with the antiques expert thanks the NHS for their care during his ordeal.
Just 10 minutes before he began filming Bargain Hunt last week, John fell ill and was immediately rushed to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, where he underwent emergency surgery to have a stent fitted.
John later took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the NHS staff for their care. Alongside a photo of him lying in a hospital bed, the TV star wrote: "On a day when junior doctors stage a one-day strike over back pay, I would like to pledge my support and say a huge thank you to the St Mary's hospital drop-in centre."
He continued with his thanks: "The paramedics 'Jess' and 'Cat' who transported me to Queen Alexandra Hospital with sirens blaring, and the amazing emergency team in theatre who fitted me with a stent unblocking the artery that caused me to have a heart attack just 10 minutes before I was about to film a BBC Bargain Hunt auction at my firm Nesbits in Southsea."
He added: "Not sure how many of my 9 lives still remain but I definitely lost one yesterday. To quote the great ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, 'we have two lives, the second one begins when you realise you only have one.'".
The Cash in the Attack star also revealed that he'll be taking it easy from now on. "I will now be switching to a more friendly and renewable light source over the candle I have been burning at both ends! Sorry also to my wife, children, grandchildren, staff and friends for scaring the 'Eartha Kitt' out of them. #SupportTheNHS," he concluded.
John has since been released from the hospital and is now recuperating at home. On Wednesday, he updated his followers with a snap of himself and his cute Border Terrier pup Poppy, donning a T-shirt emblazoned with an ECG heartbeat and the phrase "the beat goes on".
In his post's caption, he wrote: "Today I will be mostly playing with Polly the Puppy. #borderterrier #supportthenhs." John's fans swamped the comment section with messages of support, with one saying: "Hope you are feeling better and starting to heal," and another chiming in with: "Get well soon John." Another told the star: "I hope you are feeling much better, take care of yourself"
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