{"id":8772,"date":"2025-09-28T10:43:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T10:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=8772"},"modified":"2025-09-28T10:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T10:43:35","slug":"daytime-diva-susan-lucci-thriving-after-two-near-fatal-heart-scares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=8772","title":{"rendered":"Daytime Diva Susan Lucci: Thriving After Two Near-Fatal Heart Scares"},"content":{"rendered":"

Susan Lucci: Thriving After Two Near-Fatal Heart Scares<\/strong><\/p>\n

Susan Lucci, best known as Erica Kane on All My Children<\/em>, turned two major heart emergencies into a mission to raise awareness about women\u2019s heart health.<\/p>\n

2018 Heart Scare: The \u201cWidowmaker\u201d<\/h3>\n

Despite a healthy lifestyle, Lucci experienced chest pressure and rib discomfort in 2018. Initially dismissing the symptoms, she later discovered a 90% blockage in her main artery and 75% in another. Doctors rushed her into surgery, inserting two stents. The cause: hereditary calcium buildup.<\/p>\n

2022: A Second Emergency<\/h3>\n

In early 2022, Lucci felt shortness of breath and jaw pain\u2014classic heart symptoms. She nearly ignored them again but sought help just in time. Doctors found an 80% blockage in a different artery and inserted a third stent, this time caused by cholesterol.<\/p>\n

Heart Health Advocate<\/h3>\n

After her experiences, Lucci became a national ambassador for the American Heart Association\u2019s Go Red for Women campaign. Her message to women:
\u201cPut yourself on your to-do list. Listen to your body. Act fast if something feels off.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Personal Life<\/h3>\n

Tragedy struck just months after her 2022 procedure when her husband of 53 years, Helmut Huber, passed away. Lucci, now 78, continues to focus on wellness through Pilates and a Mediterranean diet.<\/p>\n

New Memoir Coming<\/h3>\n

Lucci recently announced a new memoir, \u201cLa Lucci,\u201d<\/strong> set to release on Feb 3, 2026<\/strong>\u201415 years after her first book. She calls it an \u201cintimate glimpse\u201d into untold stories from her life.<\/p>\n

Career & Public Appearances<\/h3>\n

She remains active in entertainment, recently starring in My First Ex-Husband<\/em> off-Broadway and appearing at heart health events. Fans continue to admire her ageless beauty and resilience\u2014especially after she went blonde and stunned in a floral dress at a wedding.<\/p>\n

Aging Gracefully<\/h3>\n

Lucci embraces aging with optimism. Inspired by her mother, who lived to 104, she says, \u201cDon\u2019t let the number define you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

A Final Reminder<\/h3>\n

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and symptoms can be subtle. Lucci\u2019s message is clear: Know the signs. Take action. Your life could depend on it.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Susan Lucci: Thriving After Two Near-Fatal Heart Scares Susan Lucci, best known as Erica Kane on All My Children, turned two major heart emergencies into a mission to raise awareness about women\u2019s heart health. 2018 Heart Scare: The \u201cWidowmaker\u201d Despite a healthy lifestyle, Lucci experienced chest pressure and rib discomfort in 2018. Initially dismissing the…<\/p>\n

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