AceShowbiz - "Bargain Hunt" star John Cameron experienced a life-threatening ordeal when he was rushed to the hospital following a heart attack just ten minutes before filming. Now, he's sharing his gratitude and recovery journey.

John Cameron has paid a "huge thank you" to NHS staff after revealing he was rushed to the hospital following a suspected heart attack. The antiques expert shared the terrifying health scare on Instagram, where he detailed the swift medical response that saved his life. Just ten minutes before he was due to start filming an episode of the BBC show, John was transported to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, where he underwent emergency surgery to have a stent fitted to unblock an artery.

Cameron took to Instagram to express his gratitude, writing, "On a day when junior doctors stage a one-day strike over back pay, I would like to pledge my support and say a huge thank you to the St Mary's hospital drop-in center. The paramedics 'Jess' and 'Cat' who transported me to Queen Alexandra Hospital with sirens blaring, and the amazing emergency team in theater who fitted me with a stent unblocking the artery that caused me to have a heart attack just 10 minutes before I was about to film a BBC Bargain Hunt auction at my firm Nesbits in Southsea."

Reflecting on the severity of the incident, he added, "Not sure how many of my 9 lives still remain, but I definitely lost one yesterday. To quote the great ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, 'we have two lives, the second one begins when you realize you only have one.' I will now be switching to a more friendly and renewable light source over the candle I have been burning at both ends! Sorry also to my wife, children, grandchildren, staff and friends for scaring the 'Eartha Kitt' out of them."

John's fans quickly rallied around him, flooding his social media with well-wishes. Messages of support poured in, including, "Oh gosh John, I am really sorry to hear this - wish you a speedy recovery, sending you a big hug, get well soon x," and "John. Feel better soon. You are in the best hands."