THIS JUST IN: Actor Jean Claude Van Damme has denied reports that he suffered a heart attack on the sets of "Weapon", taking to his Facebook page to set the record straight.
"Hours ago, I read a rumor online about me suffering heart attack!! Please, do not believe all what you read from rumors on any unofficial JCVD sites. Jean-Claude Van Damme is 100% healthy, training well for taking the fight and sending his fans & friends much love. — JCVD," he said. Minutes later, another statement on one of his official sites, www.musclesfrombrussels.be, said: "JCVD is in better shape than ever and preparing for his fight in July. He did not suffer from a heart attack on the set of Weapon as reported on some websites!"
EARLIER: Whoever said acting was easy?
Beefy action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme was rushed to hospital after he suffered a minor heart attack on the New Orleans sets of his new film, “Weapon”.
The actor, who turned 50 on Monday, was briefly admitted to a hospital in New Orleans and has since returned home to Belgium to fully recover.
Van Damme's representatives issued a brief statement: "He is okay."
He suffered the attack even before filming began.
The incident put the entire shoot on hold, MTV reported, and it is not known when filming will recommence. The “Muscles from Brussels” plays an assassin attempting to bring down a drug cartel.