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Jenya · 09-20-2004, 07:17 PM

Rodney Dangerfield Remains In A Coma

KABC- Los Angeles

Monday September 20, 2004

LOS ANGELES — Rodney Dangerfield, who underwent heart valve replacement surgery on Aug. 25, has been in a coma for several weeks, although the comedian's overall condition is stable, his wife revealed Monday.

Joan Dangerfield said in a statement released by her husband's publicist that the 82-year-old entertainer "slipped into a light coma a couple of weeks ago while recovering from his heart surgery."

"His overall condition, however, remains stable," she said. "He is receiving extraordinary care from his doctors and nurses and was able to breathe on his own for the past 24 hours.

"After recent visits from his family and close friends, Rodney is starting to show signs of awareness, and we are all hopeful that he will regain full consciousness soon," she added.

"Our family remains optimistic that Rodney will make a complete recovery and we are humbled by the love and support we have received during his hospitalization."

Dangerfield, known for his "I get no respect" tagline and beleaguered "everyman" persona, had undergone a "brain bypass" procedure last April in preparation for last month's surgery.

Dangerfield spent two weeks in the hospital last year after undergoing the nearly eight-hour procedure in which doctors inserted a superficial temporal artery near the entertainer's right ear into the middle cerebral artery of his brain to increase blood flow.

UCLA's chief of neurosurgery performed the extracranial-intracranial brain bypass to lessen the risk of the heart valve replacement surgery, which took about seven hours to complete, according to publicist Kevin Sasaki.

AKA · 09-20-2004, 07:18 PM

That's not good. Get well, Rodney.

TheGreatPretender · 09-20-2004, 07:20 PM

That's horrible.

Brent88 · 09-20-2004, 08:10 PM

Oh no.

Cactus Jack · 09-20-2004, 08:11 PM

Thats horrible

barwars · 09-20-2004, 09:03 PM

A comedic god.
Get well soon!!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-20-2004, 09:11 PM

Not Rodney Dangerfield

I hope everything turns out okay.

Kitt · 09-20-2004, 09:30 PM

I saw Rodney Dangerfield on Bob Costas HBO show a couple of months ago. I noticed that he wasn't looking so well.

All my best! He's one of the good guys.

Liza · 09-20-2004, 09:41 PM

Oh no, that's horrible. I really hope he's alright. His wife seems so devoted to him, I wish them both the best

ABlairican Pie · 09-20-2004, 09:43 PM

Life gives him no respect. It would be great if he recovered.

snl75 · 09-21-2004, 12:39 AM

get well soon rodney we here at sitcoms online have a lot of respect for you

ThirteenInchEscape · 09-21-2004, 02:12 AM

he was very very funny in Caddyshack

I dont see what is funny about the "no respect" line, but I would really like to see a whole routine, I feel I'm missing out on something

Pitooey · 09-21-2004, 09:52 PM

I remember seeing Rodney in his comedy store Dangerfields in NYC many moons ago. He was right in the front of the place just chatting away with all the customers.

To Rodney if you're listening............. Get well soon.... I saw on TV today that you got your Star on the Hollywood Walk of fame. Congratulations.... Your in my prayers Rodney.

Brian Damage · 09-21-2004, 10:33 PM

That is horrible news. Easy Money, Caddy Shack and Back to School are a few of my favorite movies.

09-20-2004, 07:17 PM	#1
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	Rodney Dangerfield in a Coma Rodney Dangerfield Remains In A Coma KABC- Los Angeles Monday September 20, 2004 LOS ANGELES — Rodney Dangerfield, who underwent heart valve replacement surgery on Aug. 25, has been in a coma for several weeks, although the comedian's overall condition is stable, his wife revealed Monday. Joan Dangerfield said in a statement released by her husband's publicist that the 82-year-old entertainer "slipped into a light coma a couple of weeks ago while recovering from his heart surgery." "His overall condition, however, remains stable," she said. "He is receiving extraordinary care from his doctors and nurses and was able to breathe on his own for the past 24 hours. "After recent visits from his family and close friends, Rodney is starting to show signs of awareness, and we are all hopeful that he will regain full consciousness soon," she added. "Our family remains optimistic that Rodney will make a complete recovery and we are humbled by the love and support we have received during his hospitalization." Dangerfield, known for his "I get no respect" tagline and beleaguered "everyman" persona, had undergone a "brain bypass" procedure last April in preparation for last month's surgery. Dangerfield spent two weeks in the hospital last year after undergoing the nearly eight-hour procedure in which doctors inserted a superficial temporal artery near the entertainer's right ear into the middle cerebral artery of his brain to increase blood flow. UCLA's chief of neurosurgery performed the extracranial-intracranial brain bypass to lessen the risk of the heart valve replacement surgery, which took about seven hours to complete, according to publicist Kevin Sasaki.
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09-20-2004, 07:18 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	That's not good. Get well, Rodney.

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Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I saw Rodney Dangerfield on Bob Costas HBO show a couple of months ago. I noticed that he wasn't looking so well. All my best! He's one of the good guys.

09-20-2004, 09:41 PM	#9
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Oh no, that's horrible. I really hope he's alright. His wife seems so devoted to him, I wish them both the best

09-20-2004, 09:43 PM	#10
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09-21-2004, 12:39 AM	#11
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Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I remember seeing Rodney in his comedy store Dangerfields in NYC many moons ago. He was right in the front of the place just chatting away with all the customers. To Rodney if you're listening............. Get well soon.... I saw on TV today that you got your Star on the Hollywood Walk of fame. Congratulations.... Your in my prayers Rodney.
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09-21-2004, 10:33 PM	#14
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	That is horrible news. Easy Money, Caddy Shack and Back to School are a few of my favorite movies.