Williams Announces Comeback After Heart Surgery

6 months ago 14th May 06:30

Robin Williams is returning to the road to finish the stand-up comedy tour he cut short to undergo heart surgery.

The star prompted fears for his health when he cancelled a string of gigs back in March (09), complaining of shortness of breath.

He was subsequently hospitalised in Miami, Florida, where doctors advised him to undergo surgery for an aortic valve replacement.

Williams had the operation at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio on 13 March (09) - and has spent his time since working on a full recovery.

And now he's desperate to get back on the road to finish the Weapons of Self-Destruction tour.

The new shows will kick off in Indiana in September (09) and wrap up inNew Jersey in November (09).

In a statement, Williams says, "This little break has given me more energy than ever".

He jokes, "It's wonderful to have a cow valve... If you don't mind the grazing, it's quite invigorating".

This little break has given me more energy than ever. He jokes, It's wonderful to have a cow valve... If you don't mind the grazing, it's quite invigorating
Robin Williams

Robin Williams

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