Sunny Hostin, co-host of the popular daytime talk show The View, shared a deeply personal and emotional moment with viewers and her fellow co-hosts on a recent episode. During a segment focusing on cardiac health and American Heart Month, Hostin tearfully announced the passing of her aunt due to a heart attack just the day before.
The segment began with guest host Star Jones, a national volunteer for the American Heart Association, opening up about her own experience with open-heart surgery fourteen years prior. Jones’ candid discussion about her health journey and the importance of preventative care set the stage for Hostin’s emotional disclosure.
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Visibly moved by Jones’ story, Hostin shared the news of her aunt’s sudden passing, saying, “I’m sorry, my aunt died yesterday of a heart attack.” Co-hosts Alyssa Farah Griffin and Jones offered immediate comfort and support, reminding Hostin of her strength and the importance of vulnerability. Jones reassured Hostin, “Understand that your aunt is at home with her God and we are here to fulfill her legacy.” The emotional exchange underscored the close bond between the co-hosts and the supportive atmosphere on set.
Jones, having faced her own mortality with heart surgery, emphasized the critical need for proactive heart health management. She stressed the significance of knowing key health metrics like blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar. Jones urged viewers to schedule regular checkups, including EKGs, which are often covered under preventative care in insurance plans.
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Beyond medical checkups, Jones advocated for lifestyle modifications as crucial preventative measures against cardiovascular disease. She highlighted the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress reduction, adequate rest, and smoking cessation. Jones, who described herself as previously sedentary, now prioritizes physical activity as part of her heart-healthy lifestyle. She called smoking “the dumbest, most expensive, ridiculously life-threatening habit there is.” Hostin’s personal loss brought a poignant immediacy to Jones’ message, emphasizing the real-world impact of heart disease and the importance of taking proactive steps to protect one’s health.
