Robin Williams Recovering from Heart Surgery

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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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T.R. Knight in Car Crash

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T.R. Knight has another hit on his hands -- a three-car accident in Hollywood on Thursday.

We're told T.R. was going eastbound on Hollywood Blvd -- the other car was going westbound when they collided. He was not injured, but a man and a woman were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Cops are still investigating who was at fault. No citations were issued.

Kendra Suffering From Hefatitis?!?

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Kendra Wilkinson was a little camera shy yesterday at LAX -- inconspicuously covering a break-out of something around her mouth.

Some jokes, like Kendra, are too easy.

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Jessica Lange Breaks Several Bones in Cabin Fall

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Jessica Lange got extremely lucky yesterday after taking a fall at her Minnesota cabin.

Family sources tell TMZ the legendary actress grabbed for a railing that was not secure and fell over -- breaking her shoulder and collar bone and dislocating her arm.

She also suffered lacerations and received stitches at a local hospital. As one family member put it, "She's OK ... but very lucky."

Don Imus Has Cancer

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Don Imus announced on his radio program this morning that he's battling stage II prostate cancer.

Imus' rep released this statement: "Don appreciates the good wishes he's already received from his listeners and viewers. After years at the Imus Ranch surrounded by inspirational children battling cancer, Don is well-prepared to fight this. And no, this does not make him eligible for the kids' rodeo competition."

'Next Top Model' Audition: What A Riot!

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The next potential winner of "America's Next Top Model" may have almost been crushed to death ... and not because of crippling body image issues.

Three people were arrested and four were treated by medics after a riot broke out in Manhattan yesterday during an audition for the show.

The streets erupted when a mob of almost 10,000 model wannabes overwhelmed security and were thrown into a frenzy after a man allegedly yelled that a smoking car on the street was about to blow up.

In the end, everyone went home and threw up ... you know, because they were so shaken from the incident.

Reality Doc Sued Over Alleged Botched Vagina

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One of the doctors featured on the reality show "Dr. 90210" is being sued by a former patient who claims some very "personal" body parts were damaged during a procedure at the doc's Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of Los Angeles.

According to a lawsuit filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Dr. David Matlock is being accused of causing Patricia D'Edgido to suffer "extreme and severe permanent personal injuries" after a 2007 surgery "on her buttocks and other areas of her body, including her arms and vaginal area."

Among the allegations in the lawsuit, Patricia accuses the doc and the institute he founded of "the use of an improper surgical technique, the artless execution of surgical technique, including the manner in which defendants performed such surgery ... failure to perform the correct surgical technique."

Now Patricia is looking to snatch more than $25k for her troubles.

Calls to Dr. Matlock's peeps have not yet been returned.

Jacko: Phantom of the Clinic

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A week after allegedly making a coherent and unmasked appearance in London to announce his new tour, Michael Jackson gathered up his masked, human parts and returned to his home away from home on Thursday -- a Beverly Hills medical center.

Let us pray.

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"Dancing" Curse Reboots The Woz

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With Jewel and Nancy O'Dell put out to pasture, the "Dancing with the Stars" curse has moved on to bigger things ... like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

The 58-year-old philanthropist exited an L.A. dance studio with a cast on his left leg on Wednesday.

The Woz's injury is almost as painful as sitting through an entire "DWTS" episode. Almost.

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Man Runs Over Wife at OctoMom's Crib

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Paramedics were called to OctoMom's soon-to-be new house in La Habra after one of her neighbors ran over his wife!

A reporter on scene saw it go down and called 911. The woman got up and went inside, apparently fine -- the ambulance was called off.

And she hasn't even moved in yet ...

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Dennis Quaid -- Cedars Really Stepped It Up

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Dennis Quaid returned to the hospital that almost killed his twins -- but he's now applauding Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for taking steps to make sure it never happens again.

As TMZ first reported, the twins nearly died last year when they were given an overdose of a blood thinner called Heparin, and on today's "Oprah" he toured Cedars to see how they've improved the system with computerized record keeping.

He looked pleased with the results -- and also said his kids are now "healthy and happy."

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"Dancing" Curse Continues -- 2 More Injured!

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The dreaded "Dancing with the Stars Curse" has struck again -- Jewel and Nancy O'Dell have both been forced to quit the show due to dancing-related injuries!

Even with a knee full of steroids, Jewel couldn't power through the strenuous training regimen -- officials confirmed the singer fractured both of her tibias while practicing for the competition.

O'Dell was also hurt in the heat of ballroom battle -- she went down with a torn meniscus that will require surgery.

Producers haven't made any official announcements as to who will replace the two women, but there are serious rumblings that Holly Madison will take one of the spots -- and why not ... she does happen to be an expert at the horizontal mambo.

The storied "Curse" has taken down some of "Dancing's" best over the last few seasons, including -- Marie Osmond (fainted), Stacy Keibler (seizure), Susan Lucci (ankle), Jeffrey Ross (eye), Karina Smirnoff (fainted), Derek Hough (head injury), Misty May-Treanor (torn achiles), Mark Ballas (shoulder), Kym Johnson (shoulder), Toni Braxton (benign lump), Brooke Burke (foot), Julianne Hough (appendectomy), Jane Seymour (food poisoning), Cristian de la Fuente (arm), Kim Kardashian (foot) and Gilles Marini has already been diagnosed with tendinitis. And let's not forget about the most tragic injury of all ... Lisa Rinna's lips.

Who's next?

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Robin Williams to Undergo Heart Surgery

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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."

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Ice-T Mariska Is MIA from 'SVU'

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Considering she was hospitalized with shortness of breath the night before, it wasn't really a surprise Mariska Hargitay wasn't on the "Law & Order: SVU" set yesterday. But her co-star Ice-T assured us, even though he didn't know much, she's doing "alright."

Mariska Hargitay Hospitalized Again

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Mariska Hargitay was rushed to a hospital in New York last night after suffering chest pains.

This is the third time Hargitay has been hospitalized since December -- the previous two times were for a collapsed lung.

We're told Mariska complained of chest pains while on the set of "Law & Order: SVU," but was taken to the hospital after filming.

Our cameras happened to catch up with Mariska Sunday night and

her health was "good."

Ed McMahon Struggles for Survival

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Ed McMahon is in bad shape in ICU with pneumonia, bone cancer, and other medical problems. There are reports Ed only has days left. Here's a statement we just got from Ed's publicist, Howard Bragman. Take it at face value or read between the lines.

"I'm not a medical doctor, I'm a spin doctor, so I'm not able to give a diagnosis here. But, what I can tell you is this: I've seen many people come up to Ed over the years and say, 'You were a Marine.' Ed would look them in the eye and say, 'I AM a Marine.' What that means for his current medical challenges is the same thing it's meant for every challenge he's ever faced in life. It means he's a fighter -- not a quitter. It means he's confronting it head-on with strength, courage and dignity. I would ask that those who care about Ed say a prayer, remain hopeful and send their good wishes, because Colonel McMahon is still fighting the good fight. Ed, his family, and friends are looking forward to celebrating his 86th birthday Friday."