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Actor Dustin Hoffman arrives at the premiere of HBO's "Luck," at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California January 25, 2012.
LONDON -- A jogger who suffered a heart attack while running in a British park has credited actor Dustin Hoffman with helping save his life, according to a report.
Sam Dempster, 27, was running in London's central Hyde Park when he collapsed, according to The Sun newspaper. Hoffman, who was walking nearby, dialed the emergency services and tended to him until medics arrived.
"I want to say 'Thank you' to Dustin Hoffman. He saved my life," Dempster told the paper.
Medics used CPR and electric shocks to restart his heart, and Dempster also thanked them and the hospital staff who treated him.
'Great job guys'
He said he could not remember what happened, but was told of the actor’s involvement by the medics, Martin Macarthur and Luke Sullivan, The Sun reported.
"Dustin was fascinated. He seemed impressed we'd got this guy back so quickly," Macarthur told The Sun. "When we were carrying the patient into the ambulance he walked up and said 'Great job guys'. He really appreciated what had happened."
The actor dishes on starring in "Little Fockers," the newest flick in the "Meet the Parents" franchise.
The paper said the medics took Hoffman's iPod and sunglasses away with them, thinking they belonged to Dempster, but they were later returned to the star, who has a house in London.
The Sun said it was thought Dempster would recover fully.
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London is a lovely and civilized place, like the US used to be.
Apparently you didn't hear about the riots last year.
Reminds me of Hoffman's 1992 movie, "Hero".... a great case of life imitating art. Way to go, Dustin Hoffman!
;-)
Yes, you are.
Dustin Hoffman...good guy! One of my favorite actors. Well done.
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Is it safe?
I heard a story about Dustin and Sir Laurence Olivier when they were filming this. Apparently, DH is a "method" actor, so one day, when they were going to shoot a scene where his character was disheveled and exhausted, he showed up on set having stayed up all night, wearing dirty clothes, etc., etc. After he explained all this to Sir Laurence, SL said something to the effect of, "Do what I do instead. It's called 'acting'".
Great story ! nice change from the murder and mayhem.
"Jolly good show", Dustin
That's something you don't hear about , a REAL actor hero, and not a stunt double to replace him. Way to go Mr. Hoffman.
He is a good guy. Most people would never offer the help. He is a cool Jewish dude.Thumbs up to him.
i read a story of a success... people caring.. people doing something right.... and then read idiotic quotes from some folks who obviously walk around with their heads up their @$$... never fails to amaze me......
He seems to be saving a lot of people lately, is it possible that Dustin Hoffman really is Superman in disguise??
How can I be a hero? 911-ring-ring. Yes, I want to help some people out on this blog.. Please hurry and get them to anger management class. Thank you.
I love Dustin Hoffman, what a great guy...and "Midnight Cowboy" is my favorite movie..just a phenomenal actor...but isnt it kind of funny that everytime there seems to be an emergency a celebrity seemingly jumps out of the bushes to the rescue like the Avengers..lol...No disrespect here though! Im glad he was there! The shocking part of this story for me was the poor guy who had the heart attack was only 27!!! I hope he's ok....