Kevin Smith Opens Up About His Terrifying Heart Attack & Ongoing Weight Loss Journey!
April 23, 2018Kevin Smith is such a candid speaker, saying his heart attack was "the best thing that ever happened" to him.
Not only is he adorably self-deprecating about all the bad choices that led to it, he's being very open about what to he's doing to change, including losing 32 lbs so far (in addition to the 85 a couple years ago)!
In a Today interview Monday, the Clerks director and podcaster got very real about the actual experience of having his life saved in the hospital, explaining how he was terrified of dying — and singing the "very hopeful" Degrassi theme song.
Photos: Dramatic Celeb Weight Losses & Gains!
Most importantly, he says he had no idea he'd even had a heart attack until after the operation — just that there had been a massive weight on his chest that kept him from catching his breath. So please, don't write these things off!
Finally, Kevin announced that he was joining Oprah Winfrey and DJ Khaled as a Weight Watchers ambassador — and his new goal is to try to lose 25 lbs more than the doctor recommended.
We cannot WAIT to see it! Ch-ch-check out the happy, hopeful new Kevin (above)!