Pat Sajak, the beloved host of the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune,” recently went through a terrifying experience. While on a morning walk with his daughter, he was suddenly struck with excruciating pain. Little did he know, the severity of the issue would lead him to undergo emergency surgery to treat a clogged bowel. Pat admits that during this time, he feared he might not make it out alive.
For hours, Pat endured unbearable pain, curled up in the fetal position on his bed. None of the medications prescribed by his doctors seemed to bring any relief. Until, finally, a medicine was administered that washed away his torment. In that moment, surrounded by vibrant pastels and the distant sound of his wife and daughter’s voices, he silently contemplated that this must be what death feels like.
Fears of what his family would have to face after his therapy added to Pat’s worries. However, thankfully, he recovered remarkably well from the ordeal, and it became apparent that the medicine had influenced his state of mind. Interestingly, the cause of his intestinal blockage still remained unknown, but Pat felt that no further action was necessary.
Since then, Pat Sajak has been feeling excellent, and he has confidently returned to recording episodes of “Wheel of Fortune” without any incident. During his recovery, the dynamic Vanna White stepped in as a guest host on the show, and Pat jokingly expressed concern that she might take over his job permanently!
Despite his health scare, Pat remains passionate about entertaining audiences and bringing humor to the show. He’s grateful for the opportunity to continue helping contestants buy vowels for many more years to come.
