Aaron Sorkin's Stroke Scare: A Wake-Up Call.

Aaron Sorkin, the 61-year-old filmmaker and screenwriter, revealed that he suffered a stroke last year due to high blood pressure, with his doctor telling him that he was "supposed to be dead." Sorkin experienced the symptoms of a stroke in the middle of the night, and there have been long-term effects, including the inability to taste food and slurred speech. He has since quit smoking, changed his diet, and exercises twice a day, in addition to taking medication. Sorkin hopes that his story will serve as a cautionary tale and encourage others to quit smoking.