Actor Ted Danson, known for his role on “Cheers,” says he experienced a health scare that he describes as humbling and as a reminder of mortality. Multiple outlets report that the 78-year-old actor is now “doing some things differently” following the incident. Danson also says he no longer believes he receives a “free pass” in terms of health and aging.

The reported changes include meditating twice a day with his wife, Mary Steenburgen. Both sources characterize Danson’s comments as reflecting a shift in outlook after the medical episode, with an increased focus on health and routines. While the coverage discusses the lifestyle adjustments and the personal framing of the experience, it does not provide specific medical details about the nature of the health scare. The accounts therefore center on Danson’s statements about the impact of the episode and his subsequent habits rather than on medical information.