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Bob Odenkirk ‘doing really well’ after collapsing on Better Call Saul set: ‘You will be hearing from him soon’
Bob Odenkirk played Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul (Picture: AMC/Sony Pictures Television)
Bob Odenkirk is ‘doing really well’ after he collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul, according to his friend and collaborator David Cross.
Fans and friends of the star were left worried as he received medical care – but he is recovering after the incident.
Comic Cross, who created the sketch show Mr Show with Odenkirk, revealed he’d had a phone call with the actor.
‘Just got off the phone with Bob and he’s doing great!’ he tweeted. ‘Joking and japing and joshing.
‘Both he and his family are overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and concern everyone has shown. You will be hearing from him soon. But he’s doing really well!!!’
Odenkirk, who played Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and reprised his role for the popular spin-off, was rushed to hospital after he collapsed on set in New Mexico.
His son later offered an update, simply saying: He’s going to be okay.’
A rep for the star confirmed he is in a stable condition, and has thanked staff at the hospital for looking after him.
‘We can confirm Bob is in stable condition after experiencing a heart related incident,’ they said.
‘He and his family would like to express gratitude for the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, as well as his cast, crew and producers who have stayed by his side.
Odenkirk and Cross are old friends (Picture: WireImage)
‘The Odenkirks would also like to thank everyone for the outpouring of well wishes and ask for their privacy at this time as Bob works on his recovery.’
Following his health battle, some of his closest friends and co-stars have flooded social media with support.
Bryan Cranston, who starred as Walter White in Breaking Bad, urged fans to keep him in their prayers over the illness.
Taking to Instagram, he uploaded a throwback from a red carpet appearance, with the message: ‘Today I woke up to news that has made me anxious all morning. My friend, Bob Odenkirk collapsed last night on the set of Better Call Saul.
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‘He is in the hospital in Albuquerque and receiving the medical attention he needs but his condition is not known to the public as yet.
‘Please take a moment in your day today to think about him and send positive thoughts and prayers his way, thank you.’
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