Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

News and opinions about TV actress Rue McClanahan. According to Wikipedia: Rue McClanahan is an Emmy Award-winning American actor, best known for her roles acting alongside Bea Arthur on the television sitcoms Maude and The Golden Girls.

 
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Goldens Girls star Rue McClanahan has undergone surgery in New York. The actress went to hospital for a routine physical exam, as she had been experiencing shortness of breath, but her doctor found that she had a heart problem that required bypass surgery. A rep for the star told Entertainment Tonight: "She's doing great and the doctors say the surgery was a complete success. She's expected to be released within the next couple of weeks, and remains in the hospital under observation. "Rue hasn't lost her sense of humour and is in good spirits, and has even been accepting new work offers starting as ... Read Full Story
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The celebration at Yankee Stadium lasted into Thursday morning. Champagne was joyously sprayed throughout the clubhouse. And the architect of the World Series victory that prompted this party, general manager Brian Cashman, was softly chatting in front of the New York Yankees dugout. Already talking about next year. The Yankees will celebrate their 27th World Series championship with a parade today in lower Manhattan. But before the first pieces of confetti fall from the towering buildings, Cashman will be knee-deep into plans to assure that this becomes an annual ritual. The Yankees, who went nine years without a World Series title, crave another dynasty. ... Read Full Story
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Brian Killian/Getty Images Everyone knows Golden Girls ' Blanche Devereaux wasn't one to miss a party. So it's no wonder star Rue McClanahan is "devastated" after heart trouble forced her to cancel next week's gala celebration of her Golden days. The actress had successful bypass surgery Wednesday in a New York, her rep says. "My darlings, I'm just devastated that I'm going to have to miss my own tribute," the 75-year-old Emmy winner said in a statement. "Unfortunately, my doctor has laid down the law and I'm currently having some maintenance on the old ticker. Trust me, I'd much rather be in San Francisco ... Read Full Story
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Former Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is recovering after undergoing an emergency heart bypass, just days after her doctor spotted a problem during a routine medical examination. The 75-year-old actress was hospitalized earlier this month after a physician noticed a problem with her heart while undergoing tests for a planned knee operation. McClanahan, best known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, apologized to fans for having to pull out of Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre on 14 November. But despite insisting she just needed some “maintenance on the old ticker”, the star was ... Read Full Story
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Everyone knows Golden Girls' Blanche Devereaux wasn't one to miss a party. So it's no wonder star Rue McClanahan is "devastated" after heart trouble forced her to cancel next week's gala celebration of her Golden days. The actress had successful bypass surgery Wednesday in a New York, her rep says. "My darlings, I'm just devastated that I'm going to have to miss my own tribute," the 75-year-old Emmy winner said in a statement. "Unfortunately, my doctor has laid down the law and I'm currently having some maintenance on the old ticker. Trust me, I'd much rather be in San Francisco having fun and being ... Read Full Story
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Television actress Rue McClanahan's publicist said she is doing "great" after undergoing heart bypass surgery in New York.  
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Actress Rue McClanahan, star of the TV series The Golden Girls, was hospitalized earlier this week due to acute cardiac illness The hospitalization and surgery came after McClanahan doctor discoveed the illness after a routine checkup. McClanahan, 74, was forced to cancel her participation in a gala to be held in her honor on November 14 at [...]  
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Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City hospital.The surgery took place Wednesday and went "very, very well," said friend and colleague Del Shores. "She’s going to be great and up and entertaining us all very shortly."McClanahan, 75, said in a statement that she regretted missing a tribute to her set for this month at the Castro...  
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Rue McClanahan has cancelled an event in her honour next week (14Nov09) after she was hospitalised suffering from a cardiac illness.   The 75-year-old actress, best-known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, was scheduled to appear at Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan at San Francisco's Castro Theatre.   However, Mc...  
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Rue McClanahan is recovering from bypass surgery performed on Wednesday in Manhattan, according to published reports. The actress was first diagnosed with acute cardiac illness on Monday during a routine physical exam. Following the surgery, McClanahan remains in the hospital, but...  
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Filed under: Highbrow Celebrities , Health Issues , TV News 'Golden Girls' star Rue McClanahan revealed today she's in the hospital getting "maintenance on the old ticker," and will miss an appearance at a gala event in her honor. According to SFGate.com, McClanahan was hospitalized this week for heart bypass ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Cele|bitchy (subscribe) : “Frances Bean Cobain pulls a “Don’t you know...  
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Golden Girl Rue McClanahan has been taken to the hospital to be treated for an acute cardiac illness. While not in critical condition, she will remain in the hospital.  
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The bad news: Rue McClanahan has been hospitalized with a cardiac illness. The worse news: She's had to cancel her Nov. 14 tribute show at San Francisco's Castro Theater. Sorry, no "Thank You For Being a Friend" sing-a-long this time around. CONTINUED » Permalink | 4 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Golden Girls, Rue McClanahan  
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Bay Area impresario Marc Huestis has announced that the forthcoming tribute to "Golden Girls" co-star Rue McClanahan, scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Castro Theatre, has been canceled. McClanahan, the Oklahoma native who played Southern belle Blanche Devereaux...  
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Undated file photo shows cast members of the Golden Girls TV series: clockwise from left, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White and Estelle Getty. McClanahan and White are the series' surviving memb...  
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