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James Garner Hospitalized

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 13, 2008 · Comments (0)

James Garner's publicist says the veteran TV and film star has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering a minor stroke at his home last week. Publicist Jennifer Allen said Tuesday that the star of "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files" was hospitalized Friday. Allen says Garner is doing well... [Full Story]

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NY Rangers Sean Avery in cardiac arrest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 30, 2008 · Comments (3)

New York Rangers forward Sean Avery was rushed to a Manhattan hospital on Wednesday morning in cardiac arrest just hours after his team's playoff loss, the New York Daily News reported, citing unnamed sources. Avery was unconscious and not breathing, the newspaper reported. A source at St. Vincent's Medical... [Full Story]

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PATRICK SWAYZE HAS 5 WEEKS TO LIVE! WTF?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 5, 2008 · Comments (4)

Keep in mind the word comes from the National Enquirer, but they aren't always wrong. Just usually. The claim is that the beloved Hollywood actor and dancer was diagnosed in late January with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs.. For the past month, Patrick, 55, has been... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Delta Burke talks about depression

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 28, 2008 · Comments (0)

Actress Delta Burke is one of the nearly 15 million Americans who suffer from depression and last month her pain became so bad it forced her to enter a psychiatric hospital. She spoke on GMA today about how she horded every thing from magazines to dinner rolls. "At one... [Full Story]

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Lenny Kravitz admitted to hospital

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 12, 2008 · Comments (0)

Rock star Lenny Kravitz has been admitted to a hospital in Miami with severe bronchitis, a spokeswoman for the singer has said. The 43-year-old musician has been suffering from a series of respiratory infections and flu since last month. A statement said doctors had advised him to check into... [Full Story]

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Eric Dane Battling Cancer

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 7, 2008 · Comments (2)

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane has been battling skin cancer since he was diagnosed with the deadly illness last month. The 35-year-old actor became concerned after noticing an unusual patch of skin above his lips and immediately sought medical treatment. He tells OK magazine, "I went to my dermatologist.... [Full Story]

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"Grey's Anatomy" Star checks into psych ward at UCLA

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 1, 2008 · Comments (0)

TMZ has learned actor Justin Chambers, Dr. Alex Karev on "Grey's Anatomy," checked himself in to the psych ward at UCLA Medical Center this week. Yes, it's the same place... His rep confirmed to TMZ Chambers checked in on Monday and checked out yesterday. The rep claims Chambers, a... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

Roger Ebert Back in Hospital for Surgery

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 24, 2008 · Comments (0)

Film critic Roger Ebert, who has been fighting a lengthy battle with cancer, re-entered the hospital Thursday, he announced on his Web site. "I'll have another surgery, which I hope will solve some problems I've still been living with," the writes Chicago-based reviewer, 65. "I'll be in hospital for... [Full Story]

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Paul Newman undergoes life-saving surgery

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 24, 2008 · Comments (3)

Legendary actor Paul Newman has undergone surgery to save his life - after being diagnosed with cancer. The screen star reportedly entered a New York hospital for the secret operation. Everything went well but Newman, 83, is showing no signs of slowing down and remains very involved in his... [Full Story]

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David Spade Collapses at LA Gym

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 8, 2008 · Comments (0)

TMZ.com reports that David "isn't exactly in fighting shape." Spade has reportedly been fighting severe bronchitis and a sinus infection over the past week. This, combined with a heavy road schedule of gigs was the admission ticket for him to the hospital. After a workout in L.A. yesterday, Spade... [Full Story]

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Stills Has Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 4, 2008 · Comments (1)

Stephen Stills is recovering after surgery for prostate cancer, his wife said Thursday. In a statement, Stills' wife, Kristen Stills, said the "procedure went remarkably well and he couldn't be better. He will be home by noon tomorrow and the pain will be minimal." The musician is scheduled to... [Full Story]

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Rapper DMX rushed to hospital

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 21, 2007 · Comments (1)

Rush & Molloy are reporting that rapper DMX was rushed to the hospital yesterday after passing out at the Sony recording studios, sources tell us. His rep didn't return calls but rumors of substance abuse are swirling, especially after a video hit the Internet showing the rapper looking nervous... [Full Story]

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Ricci admits to struggling with anorexia

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 19, 2007 · Comments (0)

Hollywood star Christina Ricci has spoken about her struggle with anorexia as a teenager. The actress admitted that she spent too much time obsessing over her appearance and that she was unable to enjoy her success whilst growing up. Ricci told US TV show Entertainment Tonight: "I was a... [Full Story]

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Alex Trebek Suffers Mild Heart Attack

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 11, 2007 · Comments (0)

Alex Trebek, longtime host of TV's classic game show "Jeopardy!" was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a minor heart attack, a spokesman for the show said. Trebek, 67, was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center late Monday night and was expected to remain there about two days for tests and observation,... [Full Story]

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Isaac Hanson undergoes surgery for pulmonary embolism

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 5, 2007 · Comments (3)

Hanson publicist Ken Philips told the Tulsa World Thursday that eldest brother Isaac Hanson was undergoing surgery for a pulmonary embolism at a Dallas hospital. "He's still in surgery . . . We have a few more hours before we'll get any update," he said. Isaac Hanson was taken... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Good Morning America's Robin Roberts: "I Have Breast Cancer"

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2007 · Comments (8)

"Good Morning America" anchor ROBIN ROBERTS announced today that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Roberts says a few weeks ago while doing a self-examination, she came across a lump. "It all started a few weeks ago. We had gotten the news that our dear colleague and friend JOEL... [Full Story]

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Blues singer Etta James hospitalized in LA

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 26, 2007 · Comments (0)

Blues singer Etta James is in stable condition in a Los Angeles hospital, suffering from complications following abdominal surgery, her manager said on Wednesday. The 69-year-old rock 'n' roll pioneer was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, following the mid-June surgery, Lupe De Leon wrote in an email to Reuters.... [Full Story]

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Merv Griffin Treated for Prostate Cancer

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 19, 2007 · Comments (0)

Merv Griffin has been hospitalized for a recurrence of prostate cancer, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. He was being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for cancer discovered during a routine examination a few weeks ago, said Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment. "I'd rather play Jeopardy! than live... [Full Story]

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Regis Goes Under

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 13, 2007 · Comments (0)

'Live' cohost Regis Philbin announced on today's show that upon suffering "chest pains, shortness of breath... and all those little symptoms you hear about," and being examined by doctors, he has been advised to undergo heart bypass surgery this week. "Nobody wants to do it," said Regis, who had... [Full Story]

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Kimberly Stewart Denies Having Alcohol-Related Liver Illness

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 21, 2006 · Comments (0)

Kim Stewart puts a skanky face on denial. She said: "I don't have a liver disease. I was exhausted and feeling sick from burning the candle at both ends. My doctor told me to cut back on drinking and smoking. I have, and I feel so much better. I love... [Full Story]

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FARRAH FAWCETT BATTLING DEADLY CANCER

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 4, 2006 · Comments (12)

TV legend Farrah Fawcett is battling cancer, The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively. Doctors discovered a malignant tumor in her lower intestine and blasted it with radiation to shrink it, sources say. After surgery to remove the deadly cancer, the 59-year-old former "Charlie's Angels" star faces chemotherapy and more grueling... [Full Story]

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Steven Tyler Reveals He Has Hepatitis C

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 26, 2006 · Comments (1)

Steven Tyler says he was diagnosed with hepatitis C three years ago after having the illness for a long time without any symptoms. In an interview that was to air Tuesday on "Access Hollywood," the 58-year- old Aerosmith frontman said the infection was now "nonexistent" in his bloodstream after... [Full Story]

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John Aniston Suffers Heart Attack

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 24, 2006 · Comments (0)

Jennifer Aniston's actor father John has reportedly suffered a heart attack. Life & Style magazine reports in its new issue that the actress heard the news about her father's health crisis last Friday and spent mu ch of the weekend at his bedside. "Days of Our Lives" star John,... [Full Story]

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