Luke had a near-fatal heart attack and his own surgery while looking after Tracy,  Luke initially refused treatment but agreed to bypass surgery in December 2007. Luke was given a clean bill of health in January 2008.
While looking after Tracy, Luke endured a severe heart attack and had to undergo surgery himself. At first, he refused medical intervention but later consented to bypass surgery in December 2007. In January 2008, Luke was reported as being in good health by healthcare providers.