Acclaimed actor Kevin Spacey, 64, was rushed to the Innova Diagnostic Clinic in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Monday during the Tashkent International Film Festival. Concerns arose when Spacey, known for his role in “House of Cards,” experienced numbness in his left arm while touring the Afrasiyab Museum. Fears of a potential heart attack prompted medical attention, leading to an MRI scan at the clinic.
According to sources close to the actor, Spacey was taken to the medical center over health concerns, suspecting a possible cardiac episode. However, doctors later provided reassurance after a thorough examination, stating that Spacey had no issues with his heart.
Despite the health scare, the American Beauty star returned to the festival stage, addressing attendees about the unexpected incident. Spacey expressed gratitude for the professional care received at the medical center, emphasizing the fragility of life. During his speech at the closing ceremony on Monday night, he recounted the alarming moment when his left arm went numb for about eight seconds while admiring murals at the Afrasiyab Museum.
“I shook it off, but I immediately told the people I was with, and we went immediately to the medical center,” Spacey explained. The afternoon was spent undergoing various tests, including an MRI, which ultimately revealed that everything was normal. He thanked the medical staff for their care and expressed relief that the situation wasn’t more serious.
This incident comes after Spacey’s legal battles earlier in the year. In July, the actor was found not guilty of nine sex offenses at London’s Southwark Crown Court. Spacey, who faced a six-year industry-wide blacklist, was acquitted of all allegations that had been lodged against him. The Tashkent incident marks a moment of reflection for the actor, who acknowledged the unexpected nature of life during his closing ceremony speech.
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