During a morning walk with his daughter, Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak suddenly suffered severe abdominal pain and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors discovered an intestinal blockage that required emergency surgery.
After receiving strong medication, Sajak experienced a vivid and peaceful state that made him briefly think he was dying. When he woke up after the successful operation, he realized it was simply the effect of the drugs.
Doctors said the blockage was an isolated issue, and Sajak quickly recovered. He later returned to work and joked that Vanna White enjoyed filling in so much that he had to fight to keep his job.