Better Call Saul actor reveals he 'had a heart attack' in emotional tweet (2024)

30th Jul 2021, 22:31By Danielle Cinone

CO-STAR'S CONCERNS

In an Instagram post, of a photo of himself and Odenkirk, Bryan Cranston wrote:

“Today I woke up to news that has made me anxious all morning.

“Please take a moment in your day today to think about him and send positive thoughts and prayers his way.”

30th Jul 2021, 22:00By Danielle Cinone

'I'LL BE BACK SOON'

In a follow-up tweet on Friday, Odenkirk revealed he "had a small heart attack."

However, he said he is going to be "OK."

He continued: "Thanks to Rosa Estrada and the doctors who knew how to fix the blockage without surgery.

"Also, AMC and SONYs support and help throughout this has been next-level.

"I'm going to take a beat to recover but I'll be back soon."

30th Jul 2021, 21:20By Danielle Cinone

BOB ODENKIRK SPEAKS OUT

Odenkirk tweeted on Friday: "Hi. It's Bob. Thank you.

"To my family and friends who have surrounded me this week.

"And for the outpouring of love from everyone who expressed concern and care for me.

"It’s overwhelming. But I feel the love and it means so much."

30th Jul 2021, 20:31By Danielle Cinone

FANS OF BOB ODENKIRK FEEL RELIEF THAT HE WILL BE OKAY

Fans of Bob Odenkirk reacted with relief when Nate announced his father would pull through.

"Thanks for the cheering update," one person said.

"Thank you so much. You didn’t owe us an update but obviously so many people care," another said.

30th Jul 2021, 20:01By Danielle Cinone

'SENDING HUGE LOVE'

Michael McKean, Odenkirk’s 'Better Call Saul' co-star, took to social media following news of the collapse.

He tweeted: "Sending huge love to our @mrbobodenkirk.

"You got this, brother."

30th Jul 2021, 19:30By Danielle Cinone

'BREAKING BAD' CO-STAR SHOWS CONCERN

In an Instagram post, of a photo of himself and Odenkirk, Bryan Cranston wrote:

"Today I woke up to news that has made me anxious all morning.

"Please take a moment in your day today to think about him and send positive thoughts and prayers his way."

Cranston said Odenkirk was in the hospital in Albuquerque and receiving medical attention.

30th Jul 2021, 19:01By Danielle Cinone

'LUCKY ENOUGH TO WORK WITH FOR A LONG TIME'

In a Wednesday statement, AMC said: "Bob is someone we have known and been lucky enough to work with for a long time.

"The immediate outpouring of affection and concern from fans around the world is a clear reflection of his immense talents and ability to both move and entertain people.

"Like everyone else, we are so grateful to know he is in stable condition and receiving excellent care.

"We are holding him close in our thoughts and wishing for a fast and full recovery."

30th Jul 2021, 18:32By Danielle Cinone

COLLAPSED ON SET

Odenkirk collapsed on the Albuquerque set "where the 'Breaking Bad' spin-off is shooting its sixth and final season," the Associated Press reports.

After the collapse, Odenkirk, 58, was rush to a nearby hospital.

30th Jul 2021, 18:00By Danielle Cinone

'STABLE CONDITION'

Odenkirk's representatives said Wednesday: "We can confirm Bob is in stable condition after experiencing a heart related incident.

"He and his family would like to express gratitude for the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, as well as his cast, crew and producers who have stayed by his side.

"The Odenkirks would also like to thank everyone for the outpouring of well wishes and ask for their privacy at this time as Bob works on his recovery."

30th Jul 2021, 17:31By Danielle Cinone

CLOSE FRIEND AMBER TAMBLYN SHARES UPDATE ON BOB ODENKIRK

Amber Tamblyn, who is married to comedian David Cross, shared an update on Bob Odenkirk.

“Bob is in stable condition and everyone— literally everyone— can breathe now,” she wrote on Twitter.

“I am sending a mountain of love to my extended family: Naomi, Erin and Nate Odenkirk,” she added.

30th Jul 2021, 17:01By Danielle Cinone

WHAT DID BOB ODENKIRK’S CO-STARS SAY?

Bryan Cranston – one of Bob Odenkirk’s co-stars from “Breaking Bad” – took toInstagramafter hearing about the Better Call Saul star’s condition.

He wrote alongside a photo of himself and Odenkirk: “Today I woke up to news that has made me anxious all morning.

“My friend, Bob Odenkirk collapsed last night on the set of Better Call Saul. He is in the hospital in Albuquerque and receiving the medical attention he needs but his condition is not known to the public as yet.

“Please take a moment in your day today to think about him and send positive thoughts and prayers his way, thank you.”

30th Jul 2021, 16:30By Danielle Cinone

WHO IS BOB ODENKIRK?

The actor is best known for playing attorney Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad, which aired on AMC from 2008-2013.

Bob went on to receive his own spinoff with Better Call Saul, which premiered on the network in 2015.

The popular series is currently shooting its sixth and final season.

30th Jul 2021, 16:01By Danielle Cinone

BOB ODENKIRK’S MEMOIR IS DUE TO BE PUBLISHED IN JANUARY

The Better Call Saul’s debut is expected to hit the shelves in January.

Its publisher Penguin Random House has described the memoir as “a “Homeric” decades-long “Odyssey” from his origins in the seedy comedy clubs of Chicago to a dramatic career full of award nominations”.

The book, called Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama, will also chronicle his years as a successful comedy writer, his break into mainstream culture as Saul Goodman, and his “baffling” middle-age detour into being an action hero.

30th Jul 2021, 15:31By Danielle Cinone

FANS SEND THEIR WELL WISHES

Shortly after news broke of Bob’s hospitalization, fans rushed to Twitter to wish the actor well.

One fan wrote: “hope Bob Odenkirk will be ok.”

Another added: “Lord send Your angels to Bob Odenkirk! Keep our Saul Goodman safe!!”

A third chimed in: “My thoughts and prayers with Bob Odenkirk after hearing he collapsed on set.”

30th Jul 2021, 15:00By Danielle Cinone

BOB ODENKIRK HAD A ‘HEART-RELATED INCIDENT’

TMZ is reporting that Odenkirk suffered a “heart-related incident” that left him in critical condition earlier today.

Odenkirk was reportedly unconscious for hours at the hospital in Albuquerque after he collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul.

He is now lucid and in recovery, the outlet reported.

30th Jul 2021, 13:31By Katie Balevic

CO-STAR MICHAEL MCKEAN TWEETS SUPPORT

Michael McKean, Odenkirk's co-star in Better Call Saul, also tweeted his relief that the star is in recovery.

30th Jul 2021, 13:01By Katie Balevic

'A LOT OF PEOPLE LOVE HIM'

Comedian and actor Brian Posehn responded to Nate Odenkirk's tweet as well.

"Thanks pal, tell your dad a lot of people love him. I think he knows," Posehn wrote.

Posehn was featured alongside Bob Odenkirk in the hit series Mr. Show.

30th Jul 2021, 12:00By Katie Balevic

'THANK F--KING GOD' BOB IS OKAY

Friends and colleagues reacted with intense relief after Nate Odenkirk tweeted that his father would "be okay."

"Thank f--king god," comedian Tim Heidecker tweeted in response to Nate.

30th Jul 2021, 11:01By Katie Balevic

CLOSE FRIEND AMBER TAMBLYN SHARES UPDATED ON BOB ODENKIRK

Amber Tamblyn, who is married to comedian David Cross, shared an update on Bob Odenkirk.

"Bob is in stable condition and everyone— literally everyone— can breathe now," she wrote on Twitter.

"I am sending a mountain of love to my extended family: Naomi, Erin and Nate Odenkirk," she added.

30th Jul 2021, 10:02By Katie Balevic

ACTOR ADAM SCOTT SENT HIS LOVE

Actor Adam Scott, known for his role in Parks and Recreation, sent his love to Odenkirk's family.

30th Jul 2021, 09:01By Katie Balevic

MANY CAME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT ODENKIRK TODAY

"So we were all checking Twitter for the Bob Odenkirk update all day, right?" one person joked.

"1) Relieved Bob Odenkirk is recovering. 2) Feeling some hope for humanity after seeing how many people love Bob Odenkirk," another said.

30th Jul 2021, 08:01By Katie Balevic

FANS OF BOB ODENKIRK FEEL RELIEF THAT HE WILL BE OKAY

Fans of Bob Odenkirk reacted with relief when Nate announced his father would pull through.

"Thanks for the cheering update," one person said.

"Thank you so much. You didn’t owe us an update but obviously so many people care," another said.

30th Jul 2021, 07:01By Katie Balevic

'HE'S GOING TO BE OKAY' ODENKIRK'S SON SAYS

Bob Odenkirk's son, Nate, tweeted an update on his father's condition just moments ago.

30th Jul 2021, 06:00By Katie Balevic

BOB ODENKIRK IN RECOVERY

"Bob and his family would like to express gratitude for the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, as well as his cast, crew and producers who have stayed by his side," Odenkirk's rep said toTMZ,

"The Odenkirks would also like to thank everyone for the outpouring of well wishes and ask for their privacy at this time as Bob works on his recovery."

30th Jul 2021, 04:59By Katie Balevic

BOB ODENKIRK HAD A 'HEART-RELATED INCIDENT'

TMZ is reporting that Odenkirk suffered a "heart-related incident" that left him in critical condition earlier today.

Odenkirk was reportedly unconscious for hours at the hospital in Albuquerque after he collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul.

He is now lucid and in recovery, the outlet reported.