Paul Teutul Sr. Undergoes Quadruple Bypass Surgery (2016)

In October 2016, Orange County Choppers founder Paul Teutul Sr. announced his departure from the show to focus on cardiac health. Shortly thereafter, he disclosed that he had recently undergone quadruple coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG×4)—a procedure in which four blocked coronary arteries are bypassed using venous and/or arterial grafts.

Teutul’s public revelation highlighted the importance of recognizing cardiac symptoms (chest discomfort, exertional dyspnea, fatigue) and seeking timely evaluation, especially with risk factors such as family history, smoking, hypertension, or diabetes. His recovery and return to public life underscore that CABG, while major surgery, can restore functional capacity and longevity when paired with lifestyle modification and guideline-directed medical therapy.