Drew Carey’s Heart Attack: When Jogging Turns Into a Fast Food Rescue Mission!

Drew Carey recently opened up about a shocking health scare that befell him back in 2001. The comedian, attempting to shed some pounds before filming resumed for his show, decided to take up jogging. However, during his workout, he encountered a series of alarming symptoms that he initially brushed off, believing that a heart attack would look more like a cartoon scenario. It’s hard to imagine Drew, a lovable TV star, dismissing serious signs like shoulder numbness while he jogged down the street.

After a girl-date dinner at Bob’s Big Boy—yes, you heard it right—where he played Civilization on his laptop, Carey went home. The next day, feeling worse, he finally called for an ambulance after struggling to climb stairs and admitting he thought he was having a heart attack. Following hospitalization and a coronary angioplasty due to a blocked artery, Carey made significant lifestyle changes and lost an impressive 80 pounds. Turns out, jogging may not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially when you have a delicious burger waiting for you!