Kevin Smith, 'Clerks' filmmaker, survives 'massive heart attack'

“Clerks” filmmaker Kevin Smith says he nearly died of a “massive heart attack” after rushing to a hospital Sunday night.

Smith, 47, the star of the New Jersey-based “Comic Book Men” reality show, divulged the harrowing news from his hospital bed in California, just after midnight local time, Monday. Smith said he canceled a stand up gig in Glendale, Calif., after falling ill.

“The Doctor who saved my life told me I had 100% blockage of my LAD artery (aka “the Widow-Maker”),” Smith tweeted. “If I hadn’t canceled show 2 to go to the hospital, I would’ve died tonight.”

“But for now, I’m still above ground,” he added.

Smith was scheduled to tape two stand-up shows at the Alex Theater in Glendale, one at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday night. He canceled the second performance.