After suddenly collapsing on the set ofBetter Call Saulon Tuesday, Bob Odenkirk is in “stable condition,” his rep tells PEOPLE.
Odenkirk, 58, wasrushed to the hospitalTuesday morning after collapsing on the New Mexico set of the beloved AMC series, which is currently in production on its sixth and final season.
“The Odenkirks would also like to thank everyone for the outpouring of well wishes and ask for their privacy at this time as Bob works on his recovery,” the statement continues.
Also on Wednesday, Odenkirk’s son, Nate, tweeted a message to fans seemingly about his father. “He’s going to be okay,” the tweet read.
TMZ reported that Odenkirk is currently recovering in an Albuquerque hospital.
Sources told the outlet thathe was unconscious during the early hours of his stay there, but is now lucid.
Many of Odenkirk’s famous friends have sent their well-wishes on social media, includingBreaking Badstars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, Elijah Wood, David Cross, and Michael McKean, who plays Odenkirk’s brother onBetter Call Saul.
Bob Odenkirk inBetter Call Saul.Michele K.Short/AMC/Sony Pictures Television
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Odenkirk stars as lawyer Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman inBetter Call Saul, which takes place before the events ofBreaking Bad. He’s been nominated for four lead actor Emmys for the role.
The actor previously won two trophies for writing onSaturday Night Live(1989) andThe Ben Stiller Show(1992).
Better Call Saulhad just begun production on its final season in April, Odenkirk previously toldJames CordenonTheLate Late Showwith James Corden, though it’s unclear how much filming time on the season remains.
source: people.com
