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Bob Mortimer, 64, reveals he saw a white light during triple bypass surgery and no longer fears death: 'It was quite extraordinary'


The comedian, 64, underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2015  when his heart was stopped for 32 minutes after discovering that 95% of his arteries were blocked.

Bob Mortimer has revealed he saw a white light at the end of a tunnel and no longer fears death after an eery vision during surgery. Bob Mortimer has revealed he saw a white light at the end of a tunnel and no longer fears death after an eery vision during surgery It can be prevented by quitting smoking, controlling conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, staying active, eating well and managing stress.

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