Stuart Pearce Recovers After Heart Emergency on Flight

Stuart Pearce, the former England football star, experienced a serious health scare while flying home from Las Vegas, where he had attended a rugby league match. During the flight, Pearce suffered from chest pains, prompting the crew to divert the plane to St. John's, Newfoundland, where medical staff restarted his heart after it had stopped. He spent five days in the hospital and another five days in a hotel awaiting further medical care, humorously referring to it as an unexpected ten-day holiday. Pearce attributed the incident to a virus and expressed gratitude for the quick response from the medical personnel onboard and in the hospital. Having made a full recovery, he returned to commentary duties shortly thereafter, stating he is feeling good and has no family history of heart issues. Pearce's experience highlights the importance of prompt medical intervention in emergencies.