Tony Roberts Takes Ill During ROYAL FAMILY Matinee; Performance Cancelled- Page 2

[lesmis]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 7:40pm

Strokes can be caused by a clot or a bleed. There are medications if given early in patients caused by clots which work really well.

I hope that he has a speedy recovery

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 7:51pm

Watch him with Jill O'Hara sing "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" from Promises, Promises at a tribute to Burt Bacharach last December.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD7xOh9OYRA

[Magdalene]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 7:52pm

Wow! I hope it's nothing more serious than a case of the flu! (I also thought stroke when I read those words). Here's sending good thoughts his way!

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 7:59pm

Didn't the same thing happen to Irene Ryan during "Pippin"?

I hope he's ok, but I've learned to fear the worst, that way the good news is even better.

[fflagg]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 8:12pm

His costume in the show is rather elaborate. If the stage were warm he could have been dehydrated and fainted.

Thankfully he is in a hospital and can be treated properly.

[madbrian]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 8:36pm

My mother, who is almost ten years older than Roberts, suffered a major stroke a couple of months ago. Despite all her other underlying conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc) and a lifetime of smoking, she has made a remarkable recovery. Her speech and motors skills have come all the way back. So, I'm holding onto to hope, even if it is a stroke.

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 8:40pm

How awful...wishing him a speedy recovery and hoping for the best!

(My first thought with the slurring of words was that he had a stroke, like many others have said, but I certainly hope that isn't the case.)

[sabrelady]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 8:52pm

IF it was a stroke ( big if) he had the luck to be in a major metropolis w cutting edge tx abounding. Generally if a drug- TPA -is administered within an hour of the episode the prognosis is very good for full recovery.
Good luck & G*d bless Mr. Roberts.

[SakeDad]

Posted: 10/5/09 at 2:00pm

This is on the other Theatre Chat board:
We heard from Tony Roberts' daughter Nicole: "Please spread the words that he is FINE!! It was NOT a stroke and he will likely be back in the show next week. Thanks for reaching out."

Great news, indeed!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 10/5/09 at 2:24pm

An actual link:

http://talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1779757

[yeomansden]

Posted: 10/5/09 at 2:52pm

This is great news! Hope he does well and has a speedy recovery...

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/5/09 at 6:22pm

Do something to lighten his load with that heavy costume he wears.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 10/5/09 at 11:16pm

Great news!

[bk]

Posted: 10/6/09 at 12:47am

"Watch him with Jill O'Hara sing "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" from Promises, Promises at a tribute to Burt Bacharach last December.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD7xOh9OYRA"

I directed the show, and I cannot tell you how wonderful he was and on top of that, just as nice as can be and a real authentic gentleman, something that seems to be disappearing from the world we live in. Glad to hear he's okay.