Taiwanese TV host Blackie Chen hospitalised after heart attack: 'I'll take good care of myself'
The 49-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday (Sep 15) after suffering a heart attack.
Taiwanese television personality Blackie Chen, 49, was hospitalized on September 15 after suffering a heart attack. The popular host, known for his former basketball career, is currently in the intensive care unit at National Taiwan University Hospital following surgery. Despite his recent health scare, Chen has reassured his fans that he is taking good care of himself and will return to his work as soon as possible.
In an Instagram post, he expressed gratitude to those who showed concern and to the hospital for their prompt treatment, apologizing for causing worry. Well-wishes have flooded in from fans and celebrities, including Taiwanese-American actor Sunny Wang and rapper Will Pan. Chen and his family had recently been in Singapore, where he visited KFF Badminton Arena and discussed an ACL injury sustained during a 1999 match in Singapore.
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