Sam Champion is anticipating a positive health outcome after a minor setback. The weatherman from "Good Morning America" shared an update on his progress in his recovery journey, following a procedure to address his heart issue.
"Thank you, Dr. Stam Lerakis and Dr. Sharma, and the incredible team of nurses at @mountsinaimedicalcenter Fuster Heart Hospital," Sam wrote alongside a March 22 Instagram photo of him smiling from his hospital bed. "Many of you know that I had a nuclear stress test last Thursday. We discovered some issues that needed attention, so today, I went into the cardiac catheterization laboratory...and we addressed them."
Although Sam didn't go into further detail about his operation, he assured everyone that he was doing well and expected to make a full recovery. "Thanks to these procedures, I'm doing well and expected to make a full recovery," he added.
In an Instagram Story post, Sam snapped a selfie from his hospital bed, writing, "After: a little work, then back to normal." The comments were filled with well-wishes from his colleagues and friends. Robin Roberts wrote, "You know you can always count on us here if you need anything at all! Speedy recovery on the way!" Fellow ABC meteorologist Ginger Zee added, "Healing vibes." Today anchor and fellow weatherman Al Roker supported Sam, saying, "Sam The Man. Glad you're on the mend, my friend."
The 64-year-old was absent from the March 23 GMA broadcast during his stay in the hospital. Sam's recent health scare comes two years after he documented his journey with skin cancer. At the time, Sam—who is married to Rubem Robierb—revealed that he was diagnosed with a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) under his eye during a biopsy.
The Emmy winner shared his next steps and issued a message about the importance of skin safety after undergoing surgery to remove the cancer. "The next phase of my journey will be scar care," Sam said in the October 2024 broadcast as he appeared with a scar from the incision line under his eye. "And trust me, there's been a lot of advancement in that as well. So, there's no need to worry, even if you have to hear the words from the doctor that you need surgery."
