‘SNL’ Alum Colin Quinn Offers Update After Suffering Heart Attack On Valentine’s Day

By Shakiel Mahjouri. 19 Feb 2018 5:09 PM

Leave it to a sketch comedy star to suffer a serious, yet comedically tragic health scare.

Colin Quinn, 58, had a heart attack on Valentine’s Day 2018, breaking the news on Twitter with a light-hearted tweets.

“My heart broke on Valentines Day. Literally,” he tweeted. “I am currently doing well although if I dropped dead you would see a funeral like Al Capone!” He also shared a more serious sentiment, as Quinn noted how “we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow.”

My heart broke onValentines Day. Literally. I am currently doing well although if I dropped dead you would see a funeral like al Capone!

— Colin Quinn (@iamcolinquinn) February 14, 2018

I guess this heart attack has really made me reflect. You know, we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow, or u really think about it.

— Colin Quinn (@iamcolinquinn) February 14, 2018

The Global‘s “Saturday Night Live” alum gave worried fans an update on his condition, thanking supporters for their well wishes and chastising those who made light of his heart attack.

Story continues below

Thanks for all the kind words and support. Starting a list of those who didn't "check in" yet. Guarantee they'll regret the day they didn't wish me well on the road to recovery.

— Colin Quinn (@iamcolinquinn) February 19, 2018

A heart attack is a serious thing. When it happens to a celeb let's double the importance. I understand some people wish me dead, it's human. I feel that way about plenty of people myself. But there's ways of doing things. "Keep up appearances" as they say.

— Colin Quinn (@iamcolinquinn) February 19, 2018

A rep for Quinn told People the “Trainwreck” actor is “doing great.”

You can watch full episodes of “Saturday Night Live” on Global’s website.