Dante Basco, a.k.a. "Ru-fi-ooooh" in "Hook," has come a long way from Neverland -- and yesterday, the 33-year-old mohawked leader of the Lost Boys filled us in on what he's been up to these days: Writing poetry!?
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."
While he waits to undergo surgery to replace his aortic valve, Robin Williams enjoyed a peaceful walk along Miami Beach with a female friend this weekend.
The rehabbed 57-year-old was forced to suspend his one-man show tour after suffering shortness of breath last week.
Robin Williams has postponed the rest of his comedy tour to have heart surgery.
A statement just released by his reps says Robin will have "to undergo surgery for an aortic valve replacement" -- and said his tour will hopefully pick back up in the fall.
The release also included this statement from Williams:
"I'm so touched by everyone's support and well wishes. This tour has been amazing fun and I can't wait to get back out on the road after a little tune-up."
Zelda Williams had a pretty good reason why her famous pops wasn't out clubbing with her last night -- Robin's a recovering alcoholic. Of course Zelda, who was in fact named after the video game, is only 19 -- so she shouldn't be drinkin' either.
Movie-goers not wishing to waste another two hours of their life may have just dodged a bullet.
Robin Williams is suing "Frank and Beans LLC" after the production company failed to film a comedy entitled, "A Couple of Dicks". Williams says his deal guaranteed $6 mil whether the movie was shot or not.
No word on the plot of the cinematic gem, but perhaps some things are best left to the imagination.
It's impossible to get Robin Williams to answer a serious question -- and he'll use whatever accent necessary to dodge the issue.
Also in L.A.: Mario Lopez played Laker cheerleader, Larry Birkhead got overshadowed by Chris Evans, Dog Chapman went out with his giant litter, Mayer played it solo and Kathy Griffin was disappointed Clay didn't knock her up.
In NY: Rehab must have worked because Kirsten Dunst looked happy, Jay-Z was thankful and Natalie Portman went walking with her Jesus-alike boyfriend.
Audrina had no problem taking it off ... as long as she doesn't have to talk about it!
Also in New York: A surprisingly happy Robin Williams, Kate Hudson was on the run, Avril tried to be punk, and Paul Dano -- who got asked one of the lamest questions ever.
In LA: Miley Cyrus did a mall tour, Ty Pennington tried to duck the cameras, Colin Farrell was surrounded by chicks, Christina Aguilera snuggled with her man, Kate Moss dodged paps, and Shannen Doherty proved she can get along with some co-stars -- eating out with "Charmed" bud Holly Marie Combs.
Robin Williams told us in NYC this morning that the very, um, symbolic heart-with-a-stake T-shirt he was wearing at the airport the other day -- just days after his wife filed for divorce -- wasn't a public declaration of despair.
Robin Williams is clearly wounded -- Exhibit A, he landed at JFK yesterday wearing a shirt with a dagger piercing a heart. Robin's wife of 19 years filed for the big D yesterday. She's the chick who worked as his nanny during Robin's first marriage. Ethan -- let this be a warning ...