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16 View commentsBargain Hunt star John Cameron has paid a 'huge thank you' to NHS staff after revealing he was rushed to hospital following a suspected heart attack.
The antiques expert shared the terrifying health scare on Instagram last week, as he told his followers he'd had a stent fitted to unblock an artery.
Sharing a snap taken from his hospital bed, John also shared that his heart attack came just 10 minutes before he was due to start filming an episode of the BBC show.
He captioned the post: 'On a day when junior doctors stage a one day strike over back pay, I would like to pledge my support and say a huge thank you to the St Mary's hospital drop-in centre...
'The paramedics 'Jess' and 'Cat' who transported me to Queen Alexandra Hospital with sirens blaring...
Bargain Hunt star John Cameron has paid a 'huge thank you' to NHS staff after revealing he was rushed to hospital following a suspected heart attack
The antiques expert shared the terrifying health scare on Instagram last week, adding that it occurred just 10 minutes before he was due to begin filming (pictured on the BBC show)
'And the amazing emergency team in theatre who fitted me with a stent unblocking the artery that caused me to have a heart attack just 10 minutes before I was about to film a BBC Bargain Hunt auction at my firm Nesbits in Southsea.
'Not sure how many of my 9 lives still remain but I definitely lost one yesterday. To quote the great ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, ''we have two lives, the second one begins when you realise you only have one.''
'I will now be switching to a more friendly and renewable light source over the candle I have been burning at both ends!
'Sorry also to my wife, children, grandchildren, staff and friends for scaring the 'Eartha Kitt' out of them.'
Many of John's followers were quick to offer their well-wishes in the comments, with poses including: 'Oh gosh John, i am really sorry to hear this - wish you a speedy recovery, sending you a big hug, get well soon x;'
'What a shock! But glad to hear that you're in good hands and on the mend!'
'John. Feel better soon. You are in the best hands; Oh my dear John boy sending you my love and healing energy. Sending love.'
Despite his recent health scare, John appeared to be well on the road to recovery, writing on social media on Wednesday that he had already begun a rehabiliation programme for his heart.
In his lengthy post, John added that he'd also had a stent fitted to unblock an artery, and he would now begin a period of rehabilitation
Despite his recent health scare, John appeared to be well on the road to recovery, writing on social media on Wednesday that he had already begun a rehabiliation programme
Before joining the Bargain Hunt lineup, John had previously shared his antiques expertise on Cash in the Attic and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
He wrote: 'Phase 1 of my rehabilitation is no more cigarettes, much less alcohol and more exercise, ie use the gym membership I have been paying for and not using for years!!!
'Phase 2 of my rehabilitation is get my scooter and motorcycle back on the road and make time to use them instead of just paying for them and not using them like gym membership!
'Thanks to Gary Wells and Allstyles Scooters for helping me with phase two. Hadn't ridden her for 2 years now she starts first kick again.'
Before joining the Bargain Hunt lineup, John had previously shared his antiques expertise onCash in the Attic and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
Detailing where his passion for antiques began, he previously said: 'I grew up around antiques as my grandfather was a dealer, however, on leaving school I served a five-year apprenticeship as a carpenter/joiner.
'As my £27.50 weekly YTS wages weren’t enough, I supplemented my income by stripping, restoring and waxing antique pine furniture which was very fashionable in the late 1980s.
'A re-occurring prolapse disc in my back forced me to give up my physical job and return to college where I undertook a three-year degree course at Southampton, studying fine art valuation.
'I followed this with two further years studying whilst working at an auction house to become a chartered surveyor of antiques and fine art.'
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