Soccer AM star Tubes has thanked surgeons after he suffered a ‘very unexpected major heart attack’ at the age of 35.
The TV presenter, whose real name is Peter Dale, was taken to St Peter’s hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, where he underwent an emergency operation.
Posting a picture of himself after going into theatre, he told fans that if it was not for surgeons he may have lost his life.
Tubes posted this photo on his Instragram account and revealed that he suffered an ‘unexpected and major’ heart attack
Tubes is one of the most popular characters on Soccer Am, a sports show aired on Saturday morning on Sky
The 35-year-old wrote on Instagram: ‘On Sunday I suffered a very unexpected major heart attack.
‘Can’t thank the surgeons and staff at St. Peters hospital Chertsey and the Ambulance crew enough.
‘If it wasn’t for your quick and efficient work I may not have been writing this message now.
‘Thank you. Plenty of work to do and surgery to have but I’m slowly on the road to recovery. Big love, yours in foooooooootball. Tubes x.’
Last month, Tubes, whose real name is Ian Dale, opened up to fans about his battle with alcoholism
Tubes is known for interviewing celebrities and sports people on Soccer Am and pictured, he stands alongside former Chelsea stars Wayne Bridge, Carlo Cudicini, Tore Andre Flo, Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink, Eidur Gudjohnsen and ex-Fulham star Jimmy Bullard
Chelsea fan Tubes is a popular character on the Sky show, known for interviewing asking guests, including film stars, sports people and musicians, by asking ‘one question and one question only’.
Earlier this year the TV host opened up to fans about his battle with alcoholism, via a revealing post on his Instagram account.
Alongside a picture of him being restrained by police officers, he wrote: ‘2017 (and half of 2016) have been the best years of my life because I finally admitted I’m highly addicted to alcohol and enough was enough and had to stop.
‘Just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone for all your kind words and support, it’s massively appreciated and keeps me strong. Hope everyone has an amazing 2018. Big love legends xxx.’