Actress Susan Lucci, known for her iconic role as Erica Kane in *All My Children*, has faced significant health challenges in recent years. In 2018, she underwent emergency heart surgery for a major blockage in her arteries. A second surgery followed in 2022 after she experienced symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath,
which she promptly addressed. Lucci credits early detection for saving her life and urges women to be proactive about their health. She also opened up about her struggles following the death of her husband, Helmut Huber, in 2022, but remains determined to keep moving forward
