Jean Reno Heart Attack

It was reported on August 21, 2008, that actor Jean Reno suffered a massive heart attack on August 20, 2008, while vacationing in St. Bart's. Reno was said to have been in the intensive care unit of CHU Fort-au-France hospital.¹ Later that same day, TMZ reported that the news of Reno suffering a heart attack was not true. According to his rep, he was having symptoms from heartburn and gastroenteritis and went to the hospital as a precaution.²

Fast Facts

Reno and his wife, Zofia Borucka, arrived in St. Bart's on August 19, 2008¹

Reno and Borucka were staying at the home of rocker Johnny Hallyday¹

It was rumored that Reno was immediately flown to CHU Fort-au-France hospital after suffering the alleged heart attack¹

The alleged heart attack was said to have been "very serious"¹

Reno's rep denied the rumors²

Reno turned 60 years old on July 30, 2008

Quote

"Reports that actor Jean Reno is in the hospital due to a heart attack are false. He is vacationing in the Caribbean and went to a local hospital as a precaution for some discomfort he was feeling due to heartburn and gastroenteritis. It was definitely not a heart attack. He is fine and healthy and enjoying the rest of his vacation traveling in the Caribbean."—Reno's rep²