Arnold Schwarzenegger’s brush with death during his third open-heart surgery was a terrifying ordeal. In a recent YouTube video, Schwarzenegger revealed that the procedure, just before he began filming Terminator: Dark Fate, took a disastrous turn.

Originally a routine surgery to replace a heart valve, it went awry when doctors accidentally punctured his heart wall, leading to severe internal bleeding. Schwarzenegger woke up to the shocking news that the operation hadn’t gone as planned. Despite the grim situation, he remained resilient, stating, “You cannot roll the clock back.”

His recovery involved rigorous exercise to prevent pneumonia and regain his strength. The urgency to return to work on Terminator 6 spurred him on. Schwarzenegger’s story underscores the fragility of life and the power of determination. His positive attitude and support system played crucial roles in his recovery from this near-death experience, leaving us with a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.