Hargitay's Lung Collapses Again

TMZ has learned Mariska Hargitay's suffered a partially collapsed lung over the Xmas holiday and it collapsed again today.

Her rep only would confirm that a partially collapsed lung has sidelined the actress.

We're told she has been readmitted to the hospital but will not miss any episodes. We do not know her condition.

Hargitay was sledding in the Hamptons around New Year's Eve but we're now told the cause of the lung problem is unknown.

Story developing...

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31. Our whole dorm loves Mariska Hargitay. We watch SVU religiously every Tuesday night. We are going to say a group prayer every night for the next seven nights for Mariska. Get well soon! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Bon Bon and Dorm #311

Posted at 12:03AM on Jan 13th 2009 by Bon Bon

32. I am sorry for her/his condition. I just don't have a clue who this person is. Is she/he famous or something? Why is this a story? For the life of me, I don't know this person's name.

Posted at 8:53AM on Jan 13th 2009 by goodytwohundredshoes

33. To TMZ, this in the only site claiming her lung collapsed again, please get to the bottom of it, it's freaky to hear of her condition. Mariska get better.

Posted at 12:34AM on Jan 13th 2009 by Cristina

34. To Mariska XO XO XO XO XO XO XO XO XO XO XO

Lots of people care about you, get well soon.

Posted at 12:46AM on Jan 13th 2009 by sallywho

35. Pleae keep us informed. I love this actress! She seems so geniuine even though where she comes from. And I love the show! Best wishes out to her and her husband and little boy

Posted at 5:17PM on Jan 13th 2009 by Shona

36. Dear Mariska,

Everyone is wishing and hoping for the speediest complete recovery, as we are all with you helping to give you the health and strength to be well soon. My wishes for you are only the greatest filled with only much heartfelt love. Know that you are in our hearts and minds as you are travelling your road to recovery. Our thoughts and prayers will continue for you for as long as you wish.

We are happy to hear that you will not be absent from this season of SVU, as the show would be nothing without you. I look forward everyday to watch the current and the revolving past episodes. I do enjoy and watch them over and over.

I have noticed a very unusual necklace in all the episodes. It is a small box shaped gold necklace. Is there some special or particular meaning to this piece of jewelry? Is there a special reason you wear it in every show? I don't recall if I've ever seen it at the "red carpet" events. I have noticed even in more recent shows where a second necklace is worn.

The very best of luck and love. May GOD Bless You and Keep You, 4Ever and 4Always in His tender loving care as He does all His Angels.

angelwise

Posted at 5:24AM on Jan 13th 2009 by angel wise

37. Wishin, hopin and prayin for you to have a very speedy recovery. LOVE you so much and wouldn't miss your show for athing. You are the show and it is such a joy to watch every week, I always look forward to it as well as all the reruns on TNT and USA and BRAVO. It drives my husband almost crazy, but he puts up with me, he's such a sweety.

You shall be in our hearts and prayers for you to get well soon. Know that your fans are out here also wishing a very speedy recovery. With a new little one, it brings on those feelin's of the lack of not bein able to take care of everyone like a good little mommy. Don't take on those feelin's and just let those in the know, take care of you first, then as you are well enough to take it one yourself.

May GOD bless, GOD speed and GOD keep you 4Ever and 4Always in His tender lovin' care.

angelwise

Posted at 5:22AM on Jan 13th 2009 by angel wise

38. Mariska, This household watches every show , even the second time around. We love everything about you. Our family members -father and son, years apart- have had a collapsed lung. Most recent required surgery, and was on his honeymoon, 2nd marriage, long engagement. A woman as perfect as you, Mariska. Heres to the future, and your good works. We love you.

Posted at 8:28AM on Jan 13th 2009 by JEM

39. Ouchie! I've had a collapsed lung, and it is really painful, so for those mean people who say who cares, it's actually very serious and can kill you. My friend's lung collapsed for no reason while he was jogging one day, too, with no explanation why it happened or if it will happen again. Mine was punctured during pacemaker surgery, but it can just happen to some people.

I hope she gets better soon. And for the poster that said "I hope you don't end up like your mother", I'm not a doctor, but I'm pretty sure a lung collapsing doesn't lead to decapitation!

Posted at 9:13AM on Jan 13th 2009 by Canajun,Eh!

40. I wish her and her lungs a speedy recovery

Posted at 9:06AM on Jan 13th 2009 by Nice Breathe

41. She can have one of my lungs. I'm getting older and guess I could spare one just for her. She's a nice lady and a GREAT actress

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Posted at 10:38AM on Jan 13th 2009 by Mac Daddy

42. She looks like a man.....I'm thinking she's transgender.

Posted at 10:46AM on Jan 13th 2009 by julia

43. Shannen...I think it's time for you to see your therapists. What the hell are you crying about. My God child.

Posted at 10:49AM on Jan 13th 2009 by Jen

44. Mariska, you are an angel, inside and out. We LOVE you so much, and praying for your speedy recovery!

Posted at 12:40AM on Jan 15th 2009 by janie

45. spontaneous pneumothorax is more than likely the condition and the 2nd collapse is not unusual..They go in and remove what appears to be huge pockets or boil like matter and it clears the condition up..It is very common..

Posted at 11:02AM on Jan 13th 2009 by Pam

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