Cadillac Jack recovering from heart surgery

ATLANTA — Popular Atlanta country music radio host Cadillac Jack, of Cadillac Jack and Dallas on Kicks 101.5, is recuperating after having emergency heart surgery Wednesday.

In an article posted to the station's website, it said Caddy was doing his daily laps in the pool when he started to feel dizzy and called 911.

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Doctors said that smart and quick action likely saved his life.

Caddy underwent surgery to have three stents installed to clear a blockage in his heart.

“We’re happy to share with you that the prognosis for Caddy is good. Everyone in the Kicks 101.5 family’s thoughts and prayers are with Cadillac Jack’s wife, Donna, and his kids,” the station wrote in its web article.

Cadillac Jack is a familiar face on WSB-TV, as a co-host of the yearly lighting of the Macy's Great Tree.

From all of us at WSB-TV, we wish you a speedy recovery!

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