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WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grammy-winning rapper and award-winning actor Ice-T, known as the "Original Gangster," will be the subject of this month's episode of Sharing Miracles - a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients. Sharing Miracles airs every Sunday morning on more than 325 television stations nationwide.

One of the most controversial pioneers of rap, Ice-T has released eight solo albums, including the groundbreaking OG: Original Gangster, and collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, hard rock and heavy metal, and punk. In 1991, he made a name for himself in film, drawing critical praise, by playing police detective Scotty Appleton in New Jack City. He has since juggled a successful acting career with his work in the music industry and now portrays police officer Odafin "Fin" Tutuola on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

With his ever-evolving career, Ice-T is known for pushing the envelope. However, as he explains in this month's episode of Sharing Miracles, he had to learn to tone down his larger-than-life personality when he was diagnosed with high blood pressure.

"After I learned I have high blood pressure, I had to slow down. I don't drink, I don't smoke. I was just overworking myself and pushing myself too hard and letting myself get frustrated," he says. "Finally, the doctor basically told me, 'You can die from this.' That's when I really had to shape up."

Despite losing both of his parents to heart attacks, Ice-T did not know that he was at a high risk for heart disease. In fact, he received his diagnosis only when he went to the doctor for an unrelated problem.

That's why he works hard to spread the word to others about the importance of seeing a doctor: "The truth is that anyone who has a history of
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