Country music star Michael English has revealed he suffered a heart attack last week while travelling to a gig in Waterford. The 46-year-old, who described himself as being in excellent physical condition, said the incident was a shock.
English felt unwell before leaving home and asked his manager to drive. About 20 minutes from Waterford, he blacked out in the passenger seat. His manager rushed him to University Hospital Waterford, where he received treatment before being transferred to the Hermitage Clinic in Dublin.
“Thankfully I didn’t need surgery,” English told The Sunday World. “I’m on some medication and will be having more cardiac tests when my heart gets a chance to recover, but I feel great now, it’s as if nothing had happened.”
The singer, known as “the busiest act in country,” admitted he needs to address his workload. “I never smoked and I’m a moderate drinker. I’m in good shape and I certainly don’t carry any weight,” he said. “You have one body and one heart and you should look after your health and get regular check-ups. Men, in particular, are not good at that. But it could save your life.”
