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Arnold Schwarzenegger (February): New aortic valve received
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Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke up after a heart operation.
"I feel fantastic," said the Hollywood star and former California governor on Twitter.
He could already go for a walk, wrote the 73-year-old to several photos showing him outdoors.
He also posted a picture with tubes in the hospital bed, on which he grinned and gave a thumbs-up sign.
Schwarzenegger expressed his thanks to the treating team at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA.
The native Austrian said he received a new aortic valve that matches his new pulmonary valve from his last operation.
The "Terminator" was last operated on in 2018.
In 1997 he had his first heart surgery when he was inserted an aortic valve.
The doctors wanted to use it to correct a congenital heart defect.
Schwarzenegger received a flood of recovery wishes and good advice on Instagram.
"Please don't go training today!" Wrote son Patrick, daughter Katherine sent heart emojis.
Actor Josh Brolin wished him a speedy recovery with muscle emojis, Jim Belushi sent "prayers for a speedy recovery" and ex-ski racer Lindsey Vonn wished (in German): "All the best !!!!".
The former "Mister Universum" has already had several motorcycle accidents.
In 2006 he broke his thigh while skiing and he already has a new hip.
Call to vote
The father of five was governor of California from 2003 to 2011, after which he went back in front of the camera and continues to be politically active, including in matters of environmental protection.
He is traditionally a Republican, but recently has repeatedly distanced himself significantly from US President Donald Trump.
In September, he linked a video on Instagram in which he and former First Lady Michelle Obama called for votes.
He also wished the Democratic vice-candidate Kamala Harris the best of luck in the election campaign.
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