Rue McClanahan

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

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

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

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

  Former Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan has cancelled an event in her honour next week after she was hospitalized 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, California's Castro Theatre. However, McClanahan has revealed she was recently hospitalized with heart trouble, and doctors have ordered her to remain in their care until her health improves. The star did not elaborate on her condition, but assured fans she was in good spirits. She writes in a statement: "My ... Read Full Story