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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > Days Of Our Lives > Days of Our Lives: DAYS Star Talks About Defying the Odds with a Pacemaker

Days of Our Lives: DAYS Star Talks About Defying the Odds with a Pacemaker

Last updated: January 24, 2025 10:44 am
By Muskan Lodhi Published January 24, 2025 1 comment
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Days of Our Lives fans have always known Dan Feuerriegel as the sly fox EJ DiMera. He has pulled way too many tricks, and mischief has become his second nature. And here’s the kicker- Dan’s life has a backstory as dramatic as any Salem scandal. Behind all the fun and power plays, the actor hides a solemn chapter of his life. Take a plunge to know the inside scoop!

Days of Our Lives: A Health Setback that Turned Dan’s Life Upside Down

The Days of Our Lives actor recently opened up about his career and health on the podcast What’s Your Limp? The podcast Jordan Ross hosts is all about breaking down the struggles that make us human. Moreover, it helps listeners face them with a smile. It turns out that Dan had to fight a battle with a serious heart condition that led to him getting a pacemaker at just 17.

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DOOL/ Dan took down Romans as Agron in the TV hit Spartacus.

And if that’s not enough to surprise you, Feuerriegel was reliving history before onboarding the train to Salem. Yep, the handsome hunk was taking down Romans as Agron in the TV hit Spartacus. Furthermore, Ross posted a clip of the interview on Instagram, teasing it’s going to be all candid.

He wrote, “We sat down with @thedanfeuerriegel to talk about acting and his time on Spartacus.” Then, Jordan mentioned the surprising reason why Dan needed a pacemaker in his teens. The full episode isn’t out yet, but the snippet gave plenty to chew on.

Also Read: Julie’s Heart Aches For Doug!

Dan Doubted the Whole Process

Feuerriegel explained that as a teenager, he suffered constant fatigue, a spinning sensation, and a tendency to oversleep. Ultimately, a cardiologist revealed the actor’s heart was running on a dangerously low intrinsic rhythm. So, he opted for a pacemaker that seemed to be the only solution. However, the journey of recovery was packed with challenges.

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In the first year alone, the DAYS actor underwent three separate surgeries because his pacemaker kept malfunctioning. The actor found it “annoying” and admitted, “It kept stopping. And I couldn’t tell when it stopped.” Those surgeries sidelined him for over three months. Additionally, Dan wondered if the device was even helping.

But then, Feuerriegel understood that a peacemaker is there to ensure he doesn’t just disappear in his sleep. It’s amazing to see that Dan has been winning his battle since he was just a teenager. Don’t miss out on more tea on Days of Our Lives celebs at Soap Opera Daily. What do you think about Dan’s journey despite all the odds? Tell us in the comments.

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