Friday, March 29, 2024 Mar 29, 2024
61° F Dallas, TX
Advertisement
Health & Medicine

Former TV Anchor John Criswell is Mending Nicely

By Jeanne Prejean |
Image
Photo provided by John Criswell
Photo provided by John Criswell

John Criswell (pictured), the original “media mentor” for Wednesday’s Child, successfully underwent open heart surgery last week.  The former WFAA-CH. 8 and KDFW-CH. 4 anchor reports —

“Hey everybody, just an update to answer questions and get correct info to my friends. I had open heart surgery Monday, January 3rd. Three bypasses for blockages of 99, 98 and 90 percent. No, I had no prior symptoms, no pain, nothing to say heart attack. Went to the hospital because I thought I had food poisoning and had become very dehydrated but it was atrial fibrillation.

“You can find me walking the neighborhood every day now and will be on the treadmill next week.”

One of the first to congratulate John on his recovery was his former WFAA co-anchor Tracy Rowlett.

Related Articles

Image
Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: March 28-31

It's going to be a gorgeous weekend. Pencil in some live music in between those egg hunts and brunches.
Image
Arts & Entertainment

Arlington Museum of Art Debuts Two Must-See Nature-Inspired Additions

The chill of the Arctic Circle and a futuristic digital archive mark the grand opening of the Arlington Museum of Art’s new location.
By Brett Grega
Image
Arts & Entertainment

An Award-Winning SXSW Short Gave a Dallas Filmmaker an Outlet for Her Grief

Sara Nimeh balances humor and poignancy in a coming-of-age drama inspired by her childhood memories.
By Todd Jorgenson
Advertisement