“Golden Girls” star McClanahan has heart surgery
Los Angeles, Nov 6

The Associated Press: 'Golden Girls' star McClanahan has bypass surgery
Los Angeles — Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City Hospital. The surgery took place Wednesday and went "very, very well," said friend and colleague Del Shores. "She's going to be great and up and entertaining us all very shortly." McClanahan, 75, said in a statement that she regretted missing a tribute to her set for this month at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco....

Golden Girls Star Rue McClanahan Recovering After Bypass Surgery: PHOTO
Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is recovering following bypass surgery performed yesterday. Rue McClanahan, 75, is reportedly “doing great” after the surgery, according to her rep. The Golden Girls star was first diagnosed with acute cardiac illness on Monday during a routine physical exam. Rue McClanahan’s rep said of the discovery: “He listened to her ticker and didn't like what he heard. But [the surgery] couldn't have gone better. Everything went according to plan.”...

Rue McClanahan Recovering from Bypass Surgery: PHOTO
On Wednesday, Rue McClanahan , the actress best known for her portrayal as Blanche on TV's The Golden Girls , had heart bypass surgery in a New York City Hospital and is currently recovering from the operation. Take Our Classic TV Quiz! Del Shores, a friend of McClanahan, said that the surgery went "very, very well." Elizabeth Taylor: Surgery Went 'Perfectly' In a statement, 75-year-old McClanahan said that she was saddened by the fact that the surgery would keep her from attending a tribute...

Golden Girls' Rue McClanahan Faces Heart Troubles: PHOTO
Everyone knows Golden Girls ' Blanche Devereaux wasn't one to miss a party. So it's no wonder star Rue McClanahan is "devastated" after heart trouble forced her to cancel next week's gala celebration of her Golden days. The actress had successful bypass surgery Wednesday in a New York, her rep says. "My darlings, I'm just devastated that I'm going to have to miss my own tribute," the 75-year-old Emmy winner said in a statement. "Unfortunately, my doctor has laid down the law and I'm currently...

'Golden Girls' star McClanahan has bypass surgery: PHOTO
Los Angeles -- Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City Hospital. The surgery took place Wednesday and went "very, very well," said friend and colleague Del Shores. "She's going to be great and up and entertaining us all very shortly." McClanahan, 75, said in a statement that she regretted missing a tribute to her set for this month at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco....

'Golden Girls' star McClanahan has bypass surgery: PHOTO
Los Angeles - Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City Hospital. The surgery took place Wednesday and went "very, very well," said friend and colleague Del Shores. "She's going to be great and up and entertaining us all very shortly." McClanahan, 75, said in a statement that she regretted missing a tribute to her set for this month at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco....

-Golden Girls' Star Rue McClanahan Recovering After Surgery
Tagged with Rue McClanahan Actress Rue McClanahan, star of the TV series The Golden Girls, was hospitalized earlier this week due to acute cardiac illness The hospitalization and surgery came after McClanahan doctor discoveed the illness after a routine checkup. McClanahan, 74, was forced to cancel her participation in a gala to be held in her honor on November 14 at Castro Theater in San Francisco, California. The sad news was announced Thursday by the actress herself, in a release, although...

The Golden Girls: Rue McClanahan Recovering from Heart Surgery
Actress Rue McClanahan, best known for her roles on The Golden Girls and Maude , is doing well after undergoing unplanned heart bypass surgery in New York. The hospitalization and surgery came after McClanahan made a visit to her doctor for a physical and the physician didn’t like what he found. McClanahan’s representative told Access that the 74-year-old actress, “is doing absolutely great” and would likely be released in a week. Having been ordered to stay in bed,...

Rue McClanahan undergoes heart surgery: PHOTO
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Television actress Rue McClanahan's publicist said she is doing "great" after undergoing heart bypass surgery in New York. McClanahan, 76, is best known for her roles on the TV comedies "Maude," "Mama's Family" and "The Golden Girls." "She is doing absolutely great," her representative told "Access Hollywood" Friday. "She went for her physical the other day and her doctor didn't like what he found. As Rue put it, she needed 'a little work on her ticker.' She was in...

McClanahan Recovering After Heart Bypass Surgery
Former Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is recovering after undergoing an emergency heart bypass, just days after her doctor spotted a problem during a routine medical examination. The 75-year-old actress was hospitalised earlier this month after a physician noticed a problem with her heart while undergoing tests for a planned knee operation. McClanahan, best known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, apologised to fans for having to pull out of Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue...

Mcclanahan Recovering After Heart Bypass Surgery
Former GOLDEN GIRLS star Rue McClanahan is recovering after undergoing an emergency heart bypass, just days after her doctor spotted a problem during a routine medical examination.

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Golden Girl Rue McClanahan Doing Well After Heart Surgery
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Rue McClanahan Hospitalised: PHOTO
Rue McClanahan has cancelled an event in her honour next week (14Nov09) after she was hospitalised suffering from a cardiac illness.   The 75-year-old actress, best-known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, was scheduled to appear at Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan at San Francisco's Castro Theatre.   However, McClanahan has revealed she was recently hospitalised with heart trouble, and doctors have ordered her to remain in their care until her health...

Rue McClanahan Hospitalised: PHOTO
Rue McClanahan has cancelled an event in her honour next week (14Nov09) after she was hospitalised suffering from a cardiac illness.   The 75-year-old actress, best-known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, was scheduled to appear at Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan at San Francisco's Castro Theatre.   However, McClanahan has revealed she was recently hospitalised with heart trouble, and doctors have ordered her to remain in their care until her health...

Golden Girl Rue McClanahan Doing Well After Heart Surgery
Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is doing well after undergoing a cardial bypass, according to the actress' rep. See photos of McClanahan "She is doing absolutely great," McClanahan's rep told Access Hollywood . "She went for her physical the other day and her doctor didn't like what he found.... She was in great spirits when she went in for surgery yesterday. She's resting in a Hospital in [New York] and she'll probably be out in a week." The unexpected surgery forced McClanahan to cancel her...

'Golden Girl' hospitalised with heart trouble
Nov. 5, 2009, 3:03 PM EST (WENN) -- Former " Golden Girls " star Rue McClanahan has cancelled an event in her honour next week after she was hospitalised suffering from a cardiac illness. The 75-year-old actress, best-known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, was scheduled to appear at "Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan" at San Francisco's Castro Theatre. However, McClanahan has revealed she was recently hospitalised with heart trouble, and doctors have ordered her to...

Rue McClanahan undergoes heart surgery
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Television actress Rue McClanahan's publicist said she is doing "great" after undergoing heart bypass surgery in New York.

Rue McClanahan undergoes heart surgery
<br />NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- <P>Television actress Rue McClanahan's publicist said she is doing <Q>great</Q> after undergoing heart bypass surgery in New York.</P> <P>McClanahan, 76, is best known for her roles on the TV comedies <Q>Maude,</Q> <Q...

'Golden Girls' Star Has Bypass Surgery
Los Angeles -- Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City Hospital. The surgery took place Wednesday and went "very, very well," said friend and colleague Del Shores. "She's going to be great and up and entertaining us all very shortly." McClanahan, 75, said in a statement that she regretted missing a tribute to her set for this month at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco....

Rue McClanahan Recovering
Rue McClanahan Recovering

'Golden Girls' star has bypass surgery
Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on “The Golden Girls,” was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City Hospital.

McClanahan Hospitalised With Heart Trouble
Former Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan has cancelled an event in her honour next week after she was hospitalised suffering from a cardiac illness. The 75-year-old actress, best-known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, was scheduled to appear at Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan at San Francisco, California's Castro Theatre. However, McClanahan has revealed she was recently hospitalised with heart trouble, and doctors have ordered her to remain in their care until...

Mcclanahan Hospitalised With Heart Trouble
Former GOLDEN GIRLS star Rue McClanahan has cancelled an event in her honour next week (14Nov09) after she was hospitalised suffering from a cardiac illness.