Looking back on five years since suffering a massive heart attack, Kevin Smith marked the occasion by doing something he had never been able to do before – hike a big hill in his hometown of Red Bank, New Jersey. The filmmaker shared his achievement on Instagram in an inspirational post.
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Kevin Smith Suffered a Massive Heart Attack Almost Five Years Ago
“Almost five years ago, weighing almost 300 lbs, I had a massive heart attack,” Smith, 52, began her caption. “On Thursday, I ran up a hill in my hometown that I never ran as a kid, weighing in at my lowest adult weight of 195.”
The caption then explained that he would never stop talking about the heart attack because it was a reminder of what he had survived. “I know some people are like ‘Are you going to stop talking about heart attacks already?’ If I do, I risk complacency again – or worse. So with apologies to those who listen to me as a broken record, I will continue to remind myself that I am lucky enough to have survived the most devastating heart attack and that I am living on borrowed time.
Smith ended her caption with a little reminder to all, “So maybe use this post as a polite reminder, Kids:Pretty Please, with sugar on it…Check your heart.”
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Kevin Smith Has Inspired Others To Talk About Their Past Struggles
Many of Smith’s Instagram followers told her not to stop discussing what happened to her. Artist Questlove left a message about his own life change, writing, “Proud of you. I have the same change. Change old toxic habits, now live a healthier life. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾”
Another follower wrote about a story similar to Smith’s saying, “Three years ago I survived a heart attack. I got drunk every day, smoked cigarettes and ate a horrible diet. Just through diet and exercise I have lost 112 pounds, haven’t had a drink in 698 days and am smoke free. I’m training to do the LA marathon right now because the last time I ran through LA I had a car stereo under my arm and the police chased me. Thanks for the inspiration bruh. 💚”
Other followers also left their inspirational changes and thanked Smith for being open and discussing everything he went through. “DO NOT stop talking about it! On the 28th of every month, I post that I’ve gone another 30 days without alcohol. On October 28, it will be 14 months. It is important to remind ourselves of where we have gone so that we do not return to bad habits. Proud of you, friend! 👍🏻,” wrote one commenter.
And another added, “Dude, I’m glad you talked about the heart attack because it means you’re still here to talk about it. And the world would be a much sadder place without Kevin Smith in it. And it also influenced your latest work in a really great way and I’m sure that’s one of the many reasons why Clerk III was so emotional because we were reminded that we almost lost you. Keep it up buddy!”
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Kevin Smith also posted a selfie with his mother Grace
Smith also shared a selfie with her mother Grace in an empowering post. Many may recognize him from his appearance in the 1994 debut film “Clerks,” as well as the 2006 and 2022 sequels. He can also be seen in the 2019 film “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.”
Smith is currently on the “Clerks III” Easy Tour. Earlier this week while in Orlando, Grace joined her son on stage. He posted a video of the moment on Instagram, and in the caption explained that he had recently been released from the hospital but insisted on walking on stage rather than using his chair. “The end result was a magical moment for me and Mom that I will never forget! Big thanks to the crowd for giving Grace a standing ovation and making her feel like a million bucks!”
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