Eldest Hanson Hospitalized

Posted Oct 3rd 2007 6:28PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned that Isaac Hanson, 27, the eldest of the family trio of the band Hanson, has been hospitalized suffering from a pulmonary embolism, thus postponing their concert in Tulsa tonight.

As the Tulsa World first reported, tonight's show "is definitely canceled." The paper spoke with Ken Philips, the band's publicist, who said Isaac was admitted to the hospital earlier today with severe shoulder and chest pain. "This could be serious, but nobody knows just yet," and added, "We are hoping for the best."

A pulmonary embolism is a serious condition. Blood clots travel to the lungs and can result in death if not treated immediately. Isaac has been hospitalized for this condition before.

Hanson, the family band that drove the kids crazy with the hit "MMMBop," is from Tulsa.

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31. i give him loads of credit granted mmmbop got annoying after like the third time hearing it but granted they are a group of talented guys no matter what others think, and i wish him the best of luck and and hope he gets better soon!!

Posted at 8:24PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Crystin

32. For anybody who thinks this is a joke, it is not. Let me explain to you that Isaac had an elevator door close accidentally on his arm in a Chicago hotel a few years ago. He developed a pulmonary embolism because of that. It was totally unexpected and very scary. He was at New York Presbyterian hospital for two weeks getting treated. Now he has developed complications and is being treated again. This sort of thing could happen to any of us.

Posted at 8:29PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Maura

33. This is terrible. I just saw Hanson in concert on Sunday night in Chicago, and they were fantastic. (And Isaac seemed fine..) I really hope he is okay and pulls through. :( Get well soon Isaac.

Posted at 8:29PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Liz

34. Love you Ike! Get better soon! xoxo

Posted at 8:30PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by KrissyUSC

35. I just want to say that Ike was hospitalized in 2003 for a thromboembolism in his right arm, not for pulmonary embolism.

http://www.hanson.net/site/hanson/blog_entry/1?entry_id=3323

That being said - Ike, get well soon buddy, cos we love you. :)

Posted at 8:30PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Rue

36. Some really great and some rather evil people on this board tonight.

Hope everything works out for this young man!

Posted at 8:41PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by hello, it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

37. God bless you. Get well soon.

Posted at 8:50PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Leah

38. I've been a fan of the band for years (please get past MMMBop, they've put out some fantastic albums over the years). I also just saw them in concert two weeks ago. All the best to Isaac and the rest of the family.

Posted at 8:54PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by mari

39. They suck! But good luck guy!

Posted at 8:54PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by captain sensible

40. I would also like to agree to keep the jokes to yourself. He's a good person who doesn't deserve this and I only wish him and his family the best.

Posted at 9:04PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Kate

41. pray for them ,they are good folks

Posted at 9:26PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by lindsey

42. I am going to be praying for him and his family. i went to the concert in Ohio and it was great, i really do hope he gets better and that this isnt life threatening.

Posted at 9:30PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Sam

43. ....#36....very sad when the EVIL are on board!!!!!!!!.....very sad!!!!!!!...We NORMAL are ALL Praying for the best of this very difficult time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...Love all Hanson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:54PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by j from TO

44. Get Well Soon, Ike !!! Us fans love you and wish you the best.

Posted at 9:58PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Melissa K.R.

45. I think Chris Crocker needs to make a "Leave the Hansons Alone" video.

Thanks

Posted at 10:19PM on Oct 3rd 2007 by Conky

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