Bob Odenkirk is breaking his silence on one of the scariest moments of his life. The two-time Emmy-winning actor recently reflected on his near-fatal heart attack that struck during Better Call Saul production, opening up to The Times U.K. about the health crisis that nearly killed him.
During an interview while promoting his action-comedy Normal, Odenkirk described the terrifying ordeal. "I was gone," he recalled of the moment his body gave out on set. "I turned gray." He came close to dying during the chaos of the pandemic.
The heart attack occurred during filming of the final season of the beloved AMC series—a period already marked by the stress and uncertainty of shooting during COVID-19. For fans who'd invested years in Odenkirk's portrayal of morally compromised lawyer Jimmy McGill, the news sent shockwaves through the entertainment world when it first broke.
Now, with time and recovery behind him, Odenkirk is ready to talk about the experience. His willingness to revisit such a vulnerable moment speaks to his candor, both on screen and off.
The star has since returned to work, including his involvement in projects like Normal. But this reflection on his health crisis serves as a reminder of how fragile health can be.
