Robin Williams' three-and-a-half hour heart surgery a success
celebrifi.com - 23rd Mar 2009
Robin Williams:
Robin Williams's heart surgery was a success, and the star is now recovering in a Cleveland clinic in Ohio.
A rep for the comedian released this statement, obtained by
TMZ:
Mr. Williams' operation went extremely well and we expect him to make a full recovery. The 3 1/2 hour heart surgery was conducted to replace his aortic valve, repair his mitral valve, and correct his irregular heart beat.
His heart is strong and he will have a normal heart function in the coming weeks with no limitations on what he'll be able to do.
A couple of hours after surgery, he was entertaining the medical team and making us laugh."A heart scare earlier this month forced the postponement of his "Weapons of Self-Destruction" one-man stand-up comedy tour.
Williams was performing in Florida when he announced he was postponing four shows because of shortness of breath; his heart problems were later diagnosed at the University of Miami Hospital.
Williams is expected to resume his tour, which includes dates on Broadway, in the fall.
Below is a clip from
Williams' last Broadway performance in 2002.
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