The screenwriter said he still has trouble signing his name after the stroke in November.
, the risk of stroke in men and women who smoked was 67% and 83% greater compared with nonsmoking individuals.
He said he quit smoking after the stroke and started to take care of his health more, which included exercise and a healthier diet. "I thought I was one of those people who could eat whatever he wanted, smoke as much as he wanted, and it's not going to affect me. Boy, I was wrong," said Sorkin, who called his experience a "loud wake-up call."A stroke happens when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and bleeds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"Camelot" is slated to open on Broadway on April 13. It will star Andrew Burnap, Philippa Soo and Jordan Donica.
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