RHOC Star Gina Kirschenheiter Reveals Ex-Husband’s Shocking Heart Attack at 40
Forty years old and a heart attack? Apparently, age is just a number when it comes to health scares. Gina Kirschenheiter, the *Real Housewives of Orange County* star, recently shared that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, suffered a heart attack over the weekend. The 40-year-old’s medical emergency has left the family shaken but grateful for his survival, thanks to the quick actions of his current wife, Britt Kirschenheiter, who rushed him to the hospital.
Gina took to Instagram to update fans, posting a series of photos that captured the emotional rollercoaster of the ordeal. In one image, Matt is seen smiling alongside their 11-year-old daughter, Sienna, who gifted him a teddy bear—because nothing says “I’m glad you survived” like a stuffed animal. Another photo shows Sienna with her brothers, Nicholas, 12, and Luca, 9, waiting anxiously in the hospital room. Gina also included a shot of Sienna with Britt, crediting her for saving Matt’s life.
“Wow. We had a scary weekend!” Gina wrote in her caption, detailing how Matt’s heart attack served as a wake-up call for the entire family. “The kids were very shaken up but thankfully we can be smiling because he will be okay! He came home today.” She emphasized the importance of health and family, vowing to make lifestyle changes to ensure they’re all there for their children. “Being there for our kids is the only thing that matters,” she added, offering a poignant reminder to anyone struggling with co-parenting: “Remember you are all a family and what matters most is that you all get to be there for your kids. Tomorrow is not promised, today is a gift.”
The post garnered an outpouring of support from fans and fellow *Housewives*, including Gretchen Rossi and Vicki Gunvalson, who expressed relief at Matt’s recovery. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked conversations about heart health in younger adults, a topic that’s often overlooked. According to the American Heart Association, heart attacks in people under 45 are on the rise, with lifestyle factors like poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress playing significant roles.
So, while Matt’s story has a happy ending, it’s a stark reminder that health doesn’t come with a guarantee—no matter how young you are.
And there you have it: a heart attack at 40, a family rallying together, and a lesson in gratitude that hits harder than a defibrillator.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, American Heart Association
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