AceShowbiz - Gina Kirschenheiter, a popular name from "The Real Housewives of Orange County," had a harrowing weekend as her former husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, suffered a heart attack at the mere age of 40. On March 17, Gina shared this terrifying experience with her fans through an Instagram post, revealing shocking details and heartwarming family support.

Gina's Instagram feed displayed a series of moving photos including their daughter Sienna smiling over Matt's hospital bed and stepmom Britt Kirschenheiter by their side.

"Wow. We had a scary weekend!" Gina wrote. "Matt (the kiddos dad) suffered a heart attack Saturday! He's only 40 years old!!"

She expressed deep gratitude towards Britt for her quick response that potentially saved Matt's life, "Thank god Britt rushed him to the hospital and all the hospital staff acted quickly!!"

Gina and Matt, although divorced since 2019, have maintained a cooperative and nurturing co-parenting relationship. They share three children: Nicholas, Sienna, and Luca.

Gina, now in a blended family with boyfriend Travis Mullen and his three children, emphasized the delicate balance of supporting each other for their children's sake.

In her emotionally charged post, Gina said, "The kids were very shaken up but thankfully we can be smiling bc he will be okay! He came home today. The kids and Trav and I are so happy to have their dad back. This was too close of a call. Really puts things in perspective."

The ordeal has inspired the family to embark on a healthier lifestyle, focusing on long-term wellness. "We will all be changing our lifestyle and leaning into the healthy bc being there for our kids is the only thing that matters," she elaborated.

Moreover, Gina extended a heartfelt message to families facing challenges in co-parenting. "For anyone out there struggling to coparent, 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," she poignantly stated.

Support poured in from the Bravo family and fans alike, with former "RHOC" stars Vicki Gunvalson and Gretchen Rossi, among others, expressing relief at Matt's recovery through social media comments.

Gina, known for her vibrant and honest personality on the show since her debut in 2018, has continued to raise awareness on significant life challenges, setting a powerful example for young parents and viewers.

In the face of adversity, this experience has strengthened their familial bonds and inspired a commitment to healthier living.