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Robin Williams Recovering from Heart Surgery

Posted Mar 23rd 2009 12:30PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned Robin Williams underwent his highly publicized heart surgery and is recovering at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

Robin postponed his comedy tour at the beginning of this month after announcing he needed to have an aortic valve replacement.

UPDATE: Robin's rep just released this statement from his cardiothoracic surgeon:

"Mr. Williams' operation went extremely well and we expect him to make a full recovery. The 3 1/2 hour heart surgery was conducted to replace his aortic valve, repair his mitral valve, and correct his irregular heart beat.

His heart is strong and he will have a normal heart function in the coming weeks with no limitations on what he'll be able to do.

A couple of hours after surgery, he was entertaining the medical team and making us laugh."

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1. Guess the trickies part of the OPERATION was mowing down his chest hair.

Posted at 12:42PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by big_ghoti

2. good luck to him!

Posted at 12:43PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by ash

3. Best wishes to him and his family. I think he has to be one of the all time greats. I had tickets for the NYC show and am disappointed that it was cancelled but I'd rather see Robin Williams healthy and happy. At least he'll be around, I'll get another chance.

GOOD LUCK ROBIN AND GOD BLESS!!!

Posted at 12:47PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by charlets

4. 30 + years of cocaine abuse and now he has heart problems? Who could have planned for that?

Posted at 12:51PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by Anon

5. I hate him and couldn't care less. The most over rated comic EVER!!!! He says nothing funny but because he talks fast people are fooled into thinking he is actually saying something funny. He's a good actor when he's serious...but as a comedian....he SUCKS.

Posted at 12:52PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by Whamo

6. He could not be at a better place than the Cleveland Clinic for treatment. The Clinic is the best there is. Get well soon, Robin!

Posted at 1:02PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by Kristy in Cleveland

7. I work at the Cleveland Clinic and we have been ranked #1 in heart surgery for a reason. He is in good hands. I wish him the best!

Posted at 1:34PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by Cleveland rocks

8. Yay!!! Now THIS is good news to start the week with. I hope Robin continues to do well and will soon be back in front of the audience/camera. He's the best!

Posted at 1:46PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by Kathie

9. I wish him well and quick recovery.

Posted at 1:50PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by Ryoichi Morita

10. GET WELL SOON AND BEST WISHES!

Posted at 7:21PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by ACLEYVA

11. since when is he funny?

he tries WAY too hard to make people laugh so much so that its uncomfortable to watch

Posted at 1:50PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by omg!

12. Heart surgery is such a joke!

Posted at 1:57PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by PolarBear

13. You are in our thoughts and prayers...Feel better soon!!!

Posted at 1:59PM on Mar 23rd 2009 by Kat

14. Thank you #11 ( OMG) That Too!!!