Arnold Schwarzenegger Opens Up About Getting A Pacemaker: "I'm Doing Great!"

Lukas Jast 15 May 2025

Listen up, friends. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the guy who once said, “I’ll be back,” has revealed that he’s feeling like more of a machine these days—thanks to his new pacemaker. The legendary Terminator star opened up about his health and shared some inspiring words with his fans after undergoing the procedure. Here’s the scoop.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Breaks the News About His Pacemaker

Back in March 2024, Arnold dropped the news during an episode of his podcast, “Arnold’s Pump Club.” And let me tell you, he didn’t waste any time sharing the details. Arnold’s always been about transparency, and this was no exception. He wanted his fans to know he’s doing well and even managed to bounce back pretty quickly after the surgery.

Arnold didn’t just sit around after the surgery. No sir. By Friday, just a few days after the procedure, he was out and about with none other than Jane Fonda at a major environmental event. Can you believe it? He was back in action, proving that even after a surgery like this, life goes on. He told his listeners, “Nobody would ever have thought I started the week with a surgery.”

Arnold took a moment to express his gratitude to the amazing team at the Cleveland Clinic. He said, “I want to thank my whole team at the Cleveland Clinic. All of the doctors and nurses took amazing care of me and made the surgery as painless as possible.” It’s clear that Arnold has nothing but respect and admiration for the people who helped him through this.

Here’s the thing, Arnold didn’t keep this a secret because he wanted to connect with his fans on a deeper level. He knows that many of them might be dealing with their own health issues, and he wanted to inspire them to take action. As he put it, “I could have kept it a secret. But I know that we have more than 750,000 subscribers now — the village is a city now — and a lot of you are probably dealing with your own health challenges.”

He went on to say, “I want you to know you aren’t alone. And if you’re putting something off out of fear, I hope I inspire you to listen to your doctors and take care of yourself.” Arnold’s message is clear: don’t let fear stand in the way of your health. Take the steps you need to take to feel your best.

Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes surgery — Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Arnold’s Journey with Heart Surgeries

Let’s rewind a bit. This pacemaker procedure isn’t Arnold’s first rodeo when it comes to heart surgeries. Back in 1997, he underwent open-heart surgery not once, but twice, to replace both his pulmonic and aortic valves. Fast forward to 2018 and 2020, and Arnold found himself back in the operating room to have those valves replaced again. The last surgery, though, left him with an irregular heartbeat, which prompted this latest procedure.

Arnold’s no stranger to regular check-ups. He stays in touch with his medical team and visits the Cleveland Clinic at least once a year for a full health review. He shared, “That’s life with a genetic heart issue. But you won’t hear me complaining.” Arnold’s attitude is nothing short of inspiring. He’s faced these challenges head-on and continues to push forward.

Now, if you’re wondering about his fitness routine, Arnold’s got that covered too. While he won’t be hitting the gym hard for a little while, he assured fans that FUBAR season 2 is still on the horizon. He said, “I can’t do my serious training in the gym for a while, but I will be 100 percent ready for FUBAR next month!” With five kids to keep him busy, it’s clear Arnold’s got plenty to look forward to.