Country Star Phil Vassar Discusses Near-Death Experience After Heart Attack and Stroke

Vassar reveals he was clinically dead twice and attributes his health crisis to genetic heart disease despite a healthy lifestyle.

Phil Vassar suffered a heart attack and stroke in early 2023, leading to two instances of clinical death.
The medical emergency occurred during a Christmas tour, but Vassar has no memory of the events.
Despite his healthy lifestyle, Vassar attributes his condition to genetic heart disease.
First responders revived him after shocking him 11 times, causing rib fractures.
Vassar has since returned to touring and expresses gratitude for modern medicine.