Did Kent Rollins Have a Heart Attack? A Deep Dive into the Cowboy Cook’s Life and Health

Cowboy Kent Rollins, renowned for his authentic chuckwagon cooking and captivating storytelling, has become a beloved figure in the culinary world. With over 3 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, he brings the spirit of the American West to kitchens worldwide. Recently, concerns about his health surfaced, prompting questions about whether he suffered a heart attack. Let’s explore his journey, personal life, and address the heart-related rumors.​

Born on September 8, 1957, in Hollis, Oklahoma, Kent Rollins was immersed in ranch life from a young age. He assisted his father in managing cow/calf operations and developed a deep appreciation for cowboy culture. His culinary journey began in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico, where he cooked for hunters alongside his uncle.

In 1993, he acquired a chuckwagon and started catering for ranches, preserving the traditional cowboy cooking methods. His dedication earned him the title of “Official Chuck Wagon of Oklahoma” in 1996 Kent Rollins.​

Rollins gained national attention through appearances on Food Network shows like Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, where he triumphed with his chicken fried steak, as well as Chopped Grill Masters, Chopped Redemption, and Cutthroat Kitchen. His undefeated streak on NBC’s Food Fighters further solidified his reputation Meathead’s AmazingRibs.com.​

Kent’s personal and professional life is deeply intertwined with his wife, Shannon Keller Rollins. They met during a cooking demonstration in Elko, Nevada, where Shannon was an event coordinator.

Their shared passion for cowboy culture and cooking led to a partnership that extends beyond marriage. Shannon plays a pivotal role in their business, handling web design, product fulfillment, photography, videography, scheduling, and social media.

Together, they have authored cookbooks like A Taste of Cowboy and Comfort Food the Cowboy Way, blending homestyle recipes with stories from the trail Western Life Today.​

Addressing Health Concerns and Rumors

From what Facebook posts and interviews have publicly documented, Cowboy Kent Rollins has talked about a heart-related procedure, but not a confirmed heart attack: in late November 2022 he told viewers he had a procedure coming up, and soon after, a post on his official page said he’d had a cardiac procedure and that it went well while he recovered.

Reporting that followed said he later clarified the longer-term issue was atrial fibrillation (AFib) and that doctors recommended an ablation (a common treatment aimed at correcting irregular electrical signals). That distinction matters because AFib is an irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia (a rhythm problem), as explained by the American Heart Association, while a heart attack is typically caused by blocked blood flow to heart muscle, as described by Mayo Clinic.

So the “Kent Rollins had a heart attack” posts are best treated as rumor/clickbait unless he (or his medical team) explicitly confirms a heart attack—what’s actually supported in public updates is AFib + a cardiac procedure/ablation and recovery, not a verified heart attack.