Robin Williams, 57, has been forced to cancel the remainder of his one man comedy tour dates because he will undergo open heart surgery to replace a defective aortic value. He checked into a South Florida hospital earlier this week with shortness of breath. No word on where the procedure will be performed.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush, 83 underwent the same procedure on Wednesday and is reported to be doing remarkably well in her recovery.
The comic’s publicist Mara Baxbaum confirmed that the remaining tour dates for Weapons of Self-Destruction have been canceled for now. According to Robin’s website, the tour is expected to resume in the fall.
Williams issued the following statement: “I’m so touched by everyone’s support and well wishes. This tour has been so much fun and I can’t wait to get back on the road after a little tune-up.”
Check out Williams in a comedy skit that he performed for Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles – video below.