Ed McMahon in ICU -- Pneumonia, Cancer

ed mcmahon: exclusiveUPDATE: We've just learned Ed is in the ICU and his condition is "extremely serious." As one person close to him put it -- "It's not great, to say the least."

We're told Ed McMahon has been hospitalized for nearly a month with pneumonia, bone cancer and other medical problems.

McMahon's condition is "serious" which is pretty obvious given his age -- 85 -- and the fact he has pneumonia.

We contacted Ed's rep, Howard Bragman, who confirmed the hospitalization and added, "He's not at Cedars-Sinai" -- a dig on the hospital Ed is suing for alleged malpractice and elder abuse.




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16. Get well soon Ed.

Posted at 1:26PM on Feb 27th 2009 by Alex

17. uh yeah - who cares!?

Posted at 3:31PM on Feb 27th 2009 by sophia

18. NEWSFLASH !!!

HUGH HEFNER DEAD TODAY AT 92 !!!

Posted at 1:30PM on Feb 27th 2009 by You Are A Fool

19. Where can I get a copy of Howard Bragman's new book? Can Harvey hook me up?

Posted at 2:00PM on Feb 27th 2009 by John

20. He will be gone soon,, too bad. He brought many a smile to many a person in his time. Godbless him and may his soul find peace that has eluded him these last few years.

Posted at 2:06PM on Feb 27th 2009 by LET IT BE

21. He's been in the hospital for a month. His people are giving the public a heads-up that he's near death.

Posted at 2:09PM on Feb 27th 2009 by rainbow68

22. Who Cares.... Ed who? Johnny who? Never have never will care....

Posted at 2:24PM on Feb 27th 2009 by n

23. Bye Ed!!!!!!!!!!! Hi yo.....................

Jerry lewis is right behind you with another tote board roll. Hey Lady!!!

Posted at 2:27PM on Feb 27th 2009 by Butch

24. Aww this is really sad....this is a guy who shouldn't have lived his golden years the way he did....God bless him & hope he doesn't suffer any longer!

Posted at 2:31PM on Feb 27th 2009 by Annie

25. Poor guy has been thru alot the last few years!
How I loved the Tonight Show-with Johnny and Ed! Those were the days(nights) to stay up late -and be entertained for all those years!
Getting old is a beatch-someday we all will face... Get your house in order!!!

Posted at 2:34PM on Feb 27th 2009 by greatness is a burden

26. Praying for Ed!

Posted at 2:41PM on Feb 27th 2009 by bob

27. I hope his money grubbing wife is stuck with all his debt after he passes, serves her right.

Posted at 4:44PM on Feb 27th 2009 by tracey

28. To to the dope that wrote welfare would pick up his tab like the mom who had that huge litter, Ed belongs to the Screen Actors Guild which covers him.
Don't be so negative...

Posted at 2:49PM on Feb 27th 2009 by Fred Hogbristle

29. By all accounts Ed McMahon should be the richest pitchman in the history of TV, more than Billy Mays or Vince the SHAM WOW guy, but alas, he fell to the weakness of Johnny and Doc Severinsen: too many wives and too much alomony. This last one of Ed's ran up charge accounts almost as big as Obama's bail out debt. As a fallen away Catholic (four divorces) I hope Ed is being visited by a Catholic priest to put his soul in decent order with the Lord. We're all looking forward to hearing him say "heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeres Conan !"

Posted at 2:54PM on Feb 27th 2009 by dtoughhombre

30. Ed is and has always been a great man and person. I am shocked at some of the comments posted on this site such as how he probably has no health ins. and comparing him to the mother who just had all the babies and how our tax dollars will have to pay his way . if that was the situation and I don't believe that it is I would be happy knowing that my tax dollars were going to help a person such as Ed who has done so much for so many in his lifetime. and one more thing to the person who called his wife a goldigger she has been with him for a long time and has made him extremely happy how dare you have the nerve to say such a thing do you know her or him . all I can say is Godbless you Ed and I hope the best for you and your wife. Please get well soon Joe H.

Posted at 3:02PM on Feb 27th 2009 by Joe

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