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When Bob Keeshan had a heart attack in 1981 that was almost fatal, it gave his loyal fans a chance to show him how appreciated and loved he still was. He had to undergo triple bypass surgery and while he was in the hospital recuperating, he received over 5,000 get well cards sent to him by his still loyal fans.