Robin Williams in Hospital

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 10:55pm

Robin Williams is in a intensive care unit of a Miami hospital with heart issues.

All four performances of his one man have been cancelled, will this have a bearing on his New York performances?

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 10:57pm

His New York performances are over a month away, God willing he recovers, I doubt it will.

[TheCharleston]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 10:57pm

Did you just break the news before BWW ?

Sad to hear about Robin Williams! Hope he's okay.

How do we know if it will effect his New York show..? Wait for a report from the hospital or William's reps.

Patience.

[sgv123]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:00pm

He is supposed to be back on Monday.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29508050/

Hope he recovers soon.
Updated On: 3/4/09 at 11:00 PM

[TheCharleston]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:05pm

I see nothing about the ICU in any of these articles?

[sgv123]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:06pm

I didn't either. i just think that he is sick.

[TheCharleston]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:07pm

So why is Roscoe posting that crap, then?

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:07pm

From News.Com.au ( Australian online newspaper )

ACTOR Robin Williams is reportedly in the intensive care unit of a Miami hospital with heart issues. The Miami Herald reported Williams recently postponed all four performances of his one-man show in Florida.

Williams, 57, has been on his 'Weapons of Self Destruction' tour since September last year

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:10pm

The orignal story was update with the word "Reportedly", when I first saw the story and posted here. it said he was in an intensive care unit.....

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:23pm

If the only news source reporting it is in a different hemisphere I don't know how quick i would be to believe it.

[bethnor]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:41pm

Depending on the policies of an individual hospital, you can be in an intensive care unit and not be deathly ill. For instance, certain medications that are administered via drip are only given in ICUs in some hospitals.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:52pm

Someone is reported to be in the hospital, and the first thing people ask is "Will this have a bearing on his New York performances?"

I'm sorry, but this is a human being we're talking about here. I'm sure he and his family are more focused on his recovery than his upcoming shows. A little perspective, please.

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/4/09 at 11:56pm

Well put miss pennyWISE

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 12:07am

Would it be out of order to visit him in the Hospital wearing a red rubber nose?
Get Well Soon!

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 2:27am

CPD, that would be entirely appropriate, expected even.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 2:34am

I did not mean to make light of Robins illness, and why it came across as such, thats not wehat I meant.

I wish him a very speedy recovery and also glad to here that the story that was picked up in Australia, has since been proven incorrect.

The only reason I brought up the New York shows was Variety run a story on them yesterday, saying how they sold every ticket in under ten minutes, that in it's self is a wonderful. I meant no offence

:))

[amoni]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 7:04am

Oh relax, he went in for some exploratory surgery. They were searching for some actual talent.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 8:01am

I wish Robin a speedy recovery!

[ThoroughlyModern]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 4:35pm

According to Robinwilliams.com

"March 5th, 2009
MARCH 5, 2009 NEW YORK, NY – Robin Williams is postponing the remainder of his critically acclaimed one-man show, “Weapons of Self-Destruction,” to undergo surgery for an aortic valve replacement. The tour is expected to resume in the fall. Previously purchased tickets will be honored once the new dates are scheduled or ticketholders can contact their place of purchase for refunds.

“I’m so touched by everyone’s support and well wishes,” said Williams. “This tour has been amazing fun and I can’t wait to get back out on the road after a little tune-up.”

Williams has been on the sold-out 80-city “Weapons of Self-Destruction” comedy tour since September 2008."




Best wishes Mr. Williams, get well soon!

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 4:46pm

Get well soon.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 6:23pm

Rosscoe, I know that you're a very nice person. Truly. We all say things sometimes that "don't come out the way we meant them."

Amoni's comment (below), on the other hand, is rather insensitive, especially in light of the updated news on his condition. (Not to mention the death of his brother.)

re: Robin Williams in Hospital
Posted On: 3/5/09 at 07:04:08 AM

Oh relax, he went in for some exploratory surgery. They were searching for some actual talent.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 6:25pm

Get better soon!

[wonkit]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 6:31pm

By strange coincidence, the same surgery Barbara Bush just had.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 6:36pm

Williams Will Need Heart Surgery, Tour Cancelled, B'Way Engagement Postponed

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 3/5/09 at 7:51pm

I wish him a speedy recovery.