Former Republican governor of California and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent emergency heart surgery Thursday night and is now in stable condition.

We learned Arnold Schwarzenegger had just gone emergency open heart surgery! But our close sources tell us that Arnold is recovering and is doing great. Calling all fans, please give @Schwarzenegger many reps of love! pic.twitter.com/r4Ar8XF6te

— The Arnold Fans (@TheArnoldFans) March 30, 2018

Schwarzenegger’s surgery was to replace a catheter valve which developed complications requiring the rush operation. The former governor reportedly has a history of congential heart problems and underwent an aortic valve replacement 20 years ago.

Schwarzenegger reportedly went in to have a catheter valve replaced and experienced complications, prompting doctors to carry out the surgery https://t.co/QI7AREVaP8

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) March 30, 2018

BuzzfeedNews noted that Schwarzenegger issued a 1997 statement describing his heart problems saying “choosing to undergo open-heart surgery when I never felt sick was the hardest decision I’ve ever made,” adding  “I can now look forward to a long, healthy life with my family.”