Emmerdale actor Kevin Mathurin speaks out after heart attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

Emmerdale actor Kevin Mathurin suffered a heart attack in October 2025 after a week of stress, grief and ignored symptoms.

Emmerdale actor Kevin Mathurin has revealed he suffered a heart attack and heart failure in mid-October 2025. The 53-year-old, who has portrayed Vicar Charles Anderson on the ITV soap since 2000, opened up about the incident on social media, marking the first anniversary of the event.

Mathurin described experiencing intense stress and pressure during the period leading up to the health crisis. He was dealing with work demands, anxiety and grief following the death of a close friend to cancer. He was unable to attend the funeral because of work commitments. Despite feeling pains in his ribs and arms throughout the week, he continued with his normal routine of filming, working out and travelling to be with family.

His partner encouraged him to book an ECG scan. After returning home from the hospital, his doctor called and directed him to A&E. Doctors discovered a blocked artery that had caused damage to part of his heart. Mathurin said the experience "changed my life forever" and he is now concentrating on "rebuilding" and "healing", sharing updates of his rehabilitation sessions at the gym on social media.

How it is being reported

• Emmerdale star speaks out on heart failure scare after week of ignoring symptomsEmmerdale actor Kevin Mathurin reveals he suffered a heart attack and heart failure after ignoring symptoms during a stressful week.Telegraph & Argus · 28 Oct, 07:51
• ITV Emmerdale star rushed to hospital after heart attack as actor 'rebuilds'ITV Emmerdale actor speaks out about suffering a heart attack and being rushed to hospital in a terrifying health scareLeedsLive · 27 Oct, 15:07

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