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Robin Williams will undergo heart surgery, according to his publicist. The 57-year-old comedian postponed his one-man show tour and entered a hospital for testing earlier this week after suffering a shortness of breath. Williams will undergo an aortic valve replacement, the publicist said
Doctors advised Robin Williams to take a week off from the 80-city tour of his one-man comedy show after the comedian experienced shortness of breath, according to his publicist. Performances set for this week in three Florida cities — Hollywood, Orlando and Tampa — will be put off until later, the publicist said in a statement on Williams’ Web site. “Williams was experiencing shortness of breath and is currently being evaluated by doctors who are recommending a week of rest,” the statement said