Bob Odenkirk recalls heart attack on set of ‘Better Call Saul’: “I was gone. I turned grey”

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Poppy Burton· May 17, 2026 · 9:03 AM UTC ·15 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 36 views

Bob Odenkirk recalls heart attack on set of ‘Better Call Saul’: “I was gone. I turned grey”

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Bob Odenkirk recounted experiencing a heart attack while filming 'Better Call Saul,' describing how he collapsed and lost consciousness. He recalled turning grey and feeling no life-review visions, unlike many who survive cardiac events. Odenkirk has since recovered and returned to acting.

Key facts

▪Bob Odenkirk suffered a heart attack on the set of 'Better Call Saul.'
▪He stated, 'I was gone. I turned grey,' describing the severity of the event.
▪Odenkirk did not experience a life flash before his eyes during the incident.
▪He has recovered and resumed his work in the entertainment industry.

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Publication time	Sun, 17 May 2026 09:03:40 +0000
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