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KJH278 · 08-30-2004, 06:32 PM

Major Dad' Star McRaney Has Lung Surgery

2 hours, 15 minutes ago

LOS ANGELES - "Major Dad" actor Gerald McRaney underwent surgery Monday to remove a cancerous growth from his lung, his Los Angeles publicist told The Associated Press.

McRaney, 56, had the surgery at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

The actor is a longtime smoker. "I'm sure that he will plan to quit," McRaney spokesman Henri Bollinger told the AP.

The growth was detected during a physical examination McRaney underwent before minor knee surgery two weeks ago. Although the lung growth was malignant, the actor's doctor said it was detected at an early stage, Bollinger said.

McRaney will remain in the hospital for several days before returning to his Los Angeles home next week where he is expected to begin work on the new TV series "Commando Nanny," which begins airing in September on the WB network.

Although McRaney played the no-nonsense military man on the long-running sitcom "Major Dad," in the new show he co-stars as a Beverly Hills tycoon who hires a British special-forces commando to baby-sit his three children.

Penny Lane · 08-30-2004, 06:53 PM

Oh geez, I hope he can recover! Scary!

Mr. Television · 08-30-2004, 11:55 PM

I hope he makes a full recovery.

Hollow · 08-31-2004, 12:41 AM

gross.

dandelion wine · 08-31-2004, 12:47 AM

Wow, he's right here in Houston.. Yeah, definately one of the best hospitals around.

I'll be keeping him in my prayers and I hope he makes a full recovery.

Janice · 08-31-2004, 02:21 AM

Sad news. His wife, Delta Burke, must be beside herself. Lung cancer...bad news. It claimed my mother's life.

Lee · 09-02-2004, 07:35 AM

I hope he has a quick recovery and doesn't die.

08-30-2004, 06:32 PM	#1
KJH278 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: IN A APARTMENT Posts: 1,158	'Major Dad' Star McRaney Has Lung Surgery Major Dad' Star McRaney Has Lung Surgery 2 hours, 15 minutes ago LOS ANGELES - "Major Dad" actor Gerald McRaney underwent surgery Monday to remove a cancerous growth from his lung, his Los Angeles publicist told The Associated Press. McRaney, 56, had the surgery at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The actor is a longtime smoker. "I'm sure that he will plan to quit," McRaney spokesman Henri Bollinger told the AP. The growth was detected during a physical examination McRaney underwent before minor knee surgery two weeks ago. Although the lung growth was malignant, the actor's doctor said it was detected at an early stage, Bollinger said. McRaney will remain in the hospital for several days before returning to his Los Angeles home next week where he is expected to begin work on the new TV series "Commando Nanny," which begins airing in September on the WB network. Although McRaney played the no-nonsense military man on the long-running sitcom "Major Dad," in the new show he co-stars as a Beverly Hills tycoon who hires a British special-forces commando to baby-sit his three children.

08-30-2004, 06:53 PM	#2
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,264	Oh geez, I hope he can recover! Scary!
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08-31-2004, 12:41 AM	#4
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	gross.

08-31-2004, 02:21 AM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Sad news. His wife, Delta Burke, must be beside herself. Lung cancer...bad news. It claimed my mother's life.

09-02-2004, 07:35 AM	#7
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	I hope he has a quick recovery and doesn't die.