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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read Full Story

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is recovering in a New York City hospital after undergoing heart bypass surgery on Tuesday. The procedure came about after a visit to the hospital turned up an irregular heartbeat, McClanahan's manager, Barbara Lawrence, told Reuters. "She's fine, so it could not have gone better," said Lawrence. McClanahan, 75, played Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls . The hit series, which also starred Betty White and late... Read Full Story

Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is recovering following bypass surgery performed yesterday. Rue McClanahan, 75, is reportedly “doing great” after the surgery, according to her rep. The Golden Girls star was first diagnosed with acute cardiac illness on Monday during a routine physical exam. Rue McClanahan’s rep said of the discovery: “He listened to her ticker and didn’t like what he heard. But [the surgery] couldn’t have gone better. Everything went according to plan.” Here’s... Read Full Story

  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – " Golden Girls " star Rue McClanahan is recovering in a hospital after having heart bypass surgery this week, her manager said on Thursday. McClanahan on Monday went to her doctor, who noticed her heart was irregular and asked her check into a New York hospital, said the actress' manager, Barbara Lawrence . On Tuesday, McClanahan underwent the bypass operation. "She's fine, so it could not have gone better," Lawrence said. McClanahan, 75, played the promiscuous... Read Full Story

Former Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan has canceled an event in her honor next week after she was hospitalized suffering from a cardiac illness. " />" class="middle" /> Read more! Read Full Story

As the saucy, slutty Blanche for seven seasons on "The Golden Girls" (and don't forget the one season of "The Golden Palace"), Rue McClanahan became an Emmy winner and a gay icon for playing waaaay against type. Betty White had played the slutty Sue Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" while Rue was to play sweet and childlike Rose. But in the end, thankfully, they switched roles and the rest is history. She currently stars in "Sordid Lives: The Series" as Peggy Ingram and previously... Read Full Story