Valerie Harper THANKFULLY IS NOT In a Coma, Source Says
Valerie Harper THANKFULLY IS NOT In a Coma, Source Says
TheatreDiva90016
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#1Valerie Harper THANKFULLY IS NOT In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:30pm
After Valerie Harper was rushed by ambulance to the hospital Wednesday night, a source close to the family tells ET that her family says she is now in a coma.
The 75-year-old actress was found unconscious backstage at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine, where she was performing in the musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It.
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Updated On: 7/31/15 at 10:30 PM
#2Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:33pm
I thought she was released this morning! 
#3Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:35pm
This post from this evening says she was released. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/07/30/valerie-harper-hospitalized-maine/30895361/
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TheatreDiva90016
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#4Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:47pm
Yes, released to a better hospital.
I had a tenant once who was rushed to the hospital and I never saw her again. She left everything. When I called the hospital, all they could say was that she was released. Fact of the matter was she was dead and they released her to the mortuary.
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Updated On: 7/30/15 at 10:47 PM
#5Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:51pm
I hope she is able to overcome this. She's beaten the odds before.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
TheatreDiva90016
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#6Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:52pm
UPDATE: 10:30 pm/ET: ET writes that despite earlier reports that Valerie Harper was discharged this morning, a source close to the family says her loved ones report she is now in a coma after being rushed to a larger hospital for further treatment. Nothing on Harper's current condition has been made official.
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smidge
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#7Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:52pm
This might be one of those stories with conflicting news reports in hopes of a positive outcome. Which I'm certainly praying for. What a terrific performer and person.
#8Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:57pm
Nope: Coma :/ This is the latest article. Look up Valerie on Google.
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/exclusive-valerie-harper-coma-source-220400828.html?soc_src=unv-sh&soc_trk=tw
TheatreDiva90016
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#9Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 10:59pm
Yes, I already posted that.
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bfreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/6/11
#10Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:04pm
My question is how a doctor would clear a 75 year old woman with brain cancer to perform in a production of something? It takes time and rigor and no matter how big of a part she had in the show it still probably wasn't a smart idea for them to clear her. Praying for the best for her.
TheatreDiva90016
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#11Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:06pm
People with cancer are not contagious. She may have felt tired, but I would think the choice was totally up to her.
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bfreak
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#13Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:10pm
I didn't mean to be ignorant in any way or mean to insinuate that her dibilitating illness would be "contagious" in any way, but I know that usually most people have to pass a physical to do a show (or at least I thought that was the case) and I was thinking maybe it wouldn't be the most healthy choice for a woman of her condition. That's all. :)
Updated On: 7/30/15 at 11:10 PM
#15Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:21pm
At some point last year, I recall Harper announcing that while not technically in remission, she had basically stabilized as cancer cells were not found anywhere in her body, aside from the spot where her brain cancer originated.
Nonetheless, prayers and positivity to her and her family. She's a fighter, to say the least.
TheatreDiva90016
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#16Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:27pm
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#17Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:33pm
I do feel that Valerie knew the risks and would rather be doing her passion then anything else.
Isn't that the whole point?
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bfreak
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#18Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:39pm
Yes, I guess at the end of the day you're right. Better her go out doing what she loved (and what she was very talented at) then just suffering forever. Hopefully such an event will not be the case here but it doesn't look so great.
#19Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/30/15 at 11:45pm
Sending positive thoughts her way!
#20Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/31/15 at 12:04am
The more we know about cancer, the more we know how little we know. But most doctors encourage patients to spend their time doing what they love because, inexplicably, it prolongs life. That's what Harper has done and I think that's beyond great. My thoughts are with her. Regarding being cleared by a doctor, that would never come up unless the production is buying star performance insurance, and the Ogunquit Playhouse certainly would never do that.
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#21Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/31/15 at 12:05am
"The more we know about cancer, the more we know how little we know. But most doctors encourage patients to spend their time doing what they love because, inexplicably, it prolongs life. That's what Harper has done and I think that's beyond great. My thoughts are with her. Regarding being cleared by a doctor, that would never come up unless the production is buying star performance insurance, and the Ogunquit Playhouse certainly would never do that."
Now I understand about the physical thing. Thank you very much for clearing that up. :)
TheatreDiva90016
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#22Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/31/15 at 12:08am
Valerie said every moment that you are thinking about the cancer is a moment lost.
If this is her final bow, then I can be happy knowing that she went out doing what she loves best.
I'm also worried about Sally. This must be very hard for her. Did you know that both Valerie and Sally tied for the Emmy in 1972?
Here's their acceptance speeches
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mamaleh
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#23Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/31/15 at 1:06am
Loved her performance in LOOPED a few years ago. I hope she pulls through and is able to continue to do what she loves.
#24Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/31/15 at 8:31am
We can all learn a lot from Valerie.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#25Valerie Harper In a Coma, Source Says
Posted: 7/31/15 at 9:08am
We can, indeed.
Keeping her in my prayers.
If this is, indeed, the end for her, I love that she lived right up to the end and went out doing what she loved to do.
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