Sex and the City was back with the premiere two episodes of the next chapter. It is a 10-episode series called And Just Like That… and it ended in shocking fashion.
As DailyMail.com exclusively reported in August, it was revealed at the end of the premiere that Mr. Big (Chris Noth) died of a sudden heart attack, shortly after exercising on a Peloton bike.
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a cardiologist and a member of Peloton’s Health & Wellness Advisory Council, issued a statement that shed more light on Mr. Big’s untimely demise, which was likely staved off for some time by his Peloton usage.
Shocking: The beloved ladies of Sex and the City returned with the first two episodes of the ‘next chapter,’ a 10-episode series dubbed And Just Like That… which kicked off with quite the shocking death
Peloton: As DailyMail.com exclusively reported in August, it was revealed at the end of the premiere that Mr. Big (Chris Noth) died of a sudden heart attack, shortly after exercising on a Peloton bike
Staved off: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a cardiologist and a member of Peloton’s Health & Wellness Advisory Council, issued a statement that shed more light on Mr. Big’s untimely demise, which was likely staved off for some time by his Peloton usage
In the premiere episode, Mr. Big frequently referred to Allegra as his favourite Peloton instructor. At the end, his wife Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), attends Charlotte’s piano recital (Kristin Davies).
Big, after his exercise, is seen going to the shower when suddenly, he grabs his shoulder, and then collapses. Carrie says, “And so that Big died.”
Steinbaum was a huge Sex and the City lover and was shocked to hear of the passing. She also gave details about what may have caused the heart attack.
Instructor: The premiere episode frequently featured Mr. Big referencing his favorite Peloton instructor, Allegra, and towards the end of the episode, he gets a ride in, while his beloved wife Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) attends the piano recital for Charlotte’s (Kristin Davis) daughter
Collapse: After his workout, Big is seen heading to the shower, when suddenly he clutches his shoulder and collapses, as Carrie states in voice over, ‘And just like that Big died’
‘I’m sure SATC fans, like me, are saddened by the news that Mr. Big dies of a heart attack,’ Steinbaum began in her statement to US Weekly.
‘Mr. Big lived what many would call an extravagant lifestyle — including cocktails, cigars, and big steaks — and was at serious risk as he had a previous cardiac event in Season 6,’ she continued.
His death was likely due to his lifestyle and possibly his family’s history. He may have been able to avoid his death by riding on his Peloton bicycle, she said.
Extravagant: ‘Mr. Big lived what many would call an extravagant lifestyle — including cocktails, cigars, and big steaks — and was at serious risk as he had a previous cardiac event in Season 6,’ she continued
Delay: ‘These lifestyle choices and perhaps even his family history, which often is a significant factor, were the likely cause of his death. He may have been able to prolong his cardiac events by riding on his Peloton bicycle, she said.
Steinbaum also revealed that, ‘more than 80 percent of all cardiac-related deaths are preventable’ by changing one’s lifestyle, diet and exercise.
She continued, “While heart attacks account for 25% of all deaths in the United States each year, 25 percent are caused by patients who have already suffered one, such as Mr. Big), they can still be treated.”
‘It’s always important to talk to your doctor, get tested, and have a healthy prevention strategy. Peloton allows you to track your heart rate during your ride so that you can safely do it,’ she stated.
Preventable: Steinbaum also revealed that, ‘more than 80 percent of all cardiac-related deaths are preventable’ by changing one’s lifestyle, diet and exercise
Heart rate: ‘It’s always important to talk to your doctor, get tested, and have a healthy prevention strategy. Peloton tracks your heartbeat while you’re riding, which makes it safer.
On social media, Mr. Big’s passing was received with mixed emotions. Some, such as @cathrynsetz suggested they may have, in fact, ‘just tanked Peloton’ during the episode’.
Some were worse off, including @helcnsharpe, who said that ‘I’ll never recover’ and was being serious.
@zourkandy stated another fan that Carrie was chasing the love of her life, which she then loses again.
