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"Desperate Housewives" in Critical Condition

Posted Oct 15th 2008 2:28PM by TMZ Staff

We've learned Gale Harold, the actor who plays Teri Hatcher's boyfriend on "Desperate Housewives," was seriously injured yesterday in a motorcycle accident. And, contrary to what Harold's rep says, a hospital spokesperson just told us the actor is in "critical condition."
Gale Harold
He's being treated at the L.A. County - USC Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit. We're told his shoulder was screwed up. Harold's rep just issued a statement saying his shoulder was fractured and he's in "stable condition," despite what the hospital rep said. And the slightly ominous words from his rep -- "Everyone is hopeful for a full recovery."

"D.H." creator Marc Cherry says Harold has swelling of the brain but is expected to recover.

BTW, Harold also starred in "Queer as Folk."



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136. I've been wondering if there is any updated info on Gale's condition??? I don't really know how to find out. Could you please put the info up if you can find that. I sure would appreciate it and I'm sure plenty of others who care about him would. Thanks so much. Debi O

Posted at 7:45PM on Oct 16th 2008 by Debi O

137. I just got back from vacation and heard what happen to Gale from my cousin I am so devastated and hold him in my prayers. As for Butch, you might have seen him all but 3x but his fans like myself know him from QAF and the show which was cancelled too soon Vanished, He is a great actor and I think he is very sexy. Diana I couldnt agree with you more Tardo is a moron. God Bless you Gale wishing you a speedy recovery.

Posted at 5:47PM on Oct 17th 2008 by kindles

138. So what happened? You guys broke the news but didn't say if he was drunk or if he hit someone or if someone hit him.
What time did it happem etc. You always get the details if it were Brittney or Lohan, how come not on Gale Harold. HEY WE WANT THE DIRT!!!

Posted at 5:50PM on Oct 17th 2008 by susie

139. I had a close friend get into an accident recently. So I know what his family and friends are going through. I hope Gale recovers fast from all this. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Posted at 11:46PM on Oct 18th 2008 by Lauren

140. Come on TMZ--I thought you guys over anyone else would have been able to get us fans an update on Gale Harold's condition. It has been over a week an no new updates, just the same press releases from day one. It is like this guy's condition is in total black-out status.
So PLEASE TMZ, get us some news on Gale. He has a lot of fans out here in the real world.

Posted at 5:36PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by maamu

141. It is now been over a week and no news on Gale. Everything on the web is the same text that was published within 24-48 hours of the accident. The whole accident and his condition is in total black-out status.On www.scottlowell.com (Ted on QAF) there is a posting by Scott that doesn't say much more, but at least it is not the same word for word articles that are all over the web.The same repetitious articles from a week ago makes one think that only one news agency covered the story, and all the other agencies bought a copy and added their logo. C'mon you guys (and gals) is there not a good reporter out there that can give us an update?

Posted at 8:30PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Milanie

142. Sounds like the initial BRAIN INJURY report may have been correct...I wish they would release the truth as there are many of us out here who are praying for him to pull through this event...a simple bone fracture does not warrant more than 48 hrs of hospitilization....

Posted at 9:33PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Jeffery Lyons

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