Burt Reynolds on the Way to 'Speedy Recovery' After Heart Bypass Surgery
Burt Reynolds is already back home and making good progress on the road to recovery.
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March 5, 2010
In September 2009, venerable actor Burt Reynolds checked into rehab for painkiller addiction, and last week underwent a heart bypass at a Florida hospital, according to media reports.
However, Reynolds, who starred in the 1997 hit movie Boogie Nights, is already back home and making good progress on the road to recovery, his representative told reporters.
Conveying the 74-year-old's resilience and good spirits, his manager Erik Kritzer thanked fans for their good wishes and quoted Reynolds as saying that "he has a great motor with brand new pipes and he is feeling great."
The Centers for Disease Control says heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 600,000 Americans each year.
However, even though some cases are hereditary, it is possible to modify one's lifestyle to reduce the risk and live a full, thriving life. In particular, physical exercise and a diet rich in fresh produce and low in red meats have been shown to bring health benefits.
Those who would like to support efforts to educate society about the dangers of heart disease and ways to prevent it may donate to the American Heart Association. This and other organizations also offer valuable information and resources for survivors and their families.
In September 2009, venerable actor Burt Reynolds checked into rehab for painkiller addiction, and last week underwent a heart bypass at a Florida hospital, according to media reports.
However, Reynolds, who starred in the 1997 hit movie Boogie Nights, is already back home and making good progress on the road to recovery, his representative told reporters.
Conveying the 74-year-old's resilience and good spirits, his manager Erik Kritzer thanked fans for their good wishes and quoted Reynolds as saying that "he has a great motor with brand new pipes and he is feeling great."
The Centers for Disease Control says heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 600,000 Americans each year.
However, even though some cases are hereditary, it is possible to modify one's lifestyle to reduce the risk and live a full, thriving life. In particular, physical exercise and a diet rich in fresh produce and low in red meats have been shown to bring health benefits.
Those who would like to support efforts to educate society about the dangers of heart disease and ways to prevent it may donate to the American Heart Association. This and other organizations also offer valuable information and resources for survivors and their families.
