TV and film funny man (and MDA Telethon host) Jerry Lewis had a mild heart attack on Sunday. He also has pneumonia, and even though both things aren't good for a man of 80, doctors say he's going to make a full recovery. He remains in the hospital.Lewis was supposed to perform live for the first time in five years in July, but that now has been cancelled. He also appeared at a Friar's Club Roast in his honor on Friday night.
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6-14-2006 @ 1:52AM
Frank Falstaff said...
Thanks for the heads up Bob, I've been a fan of his for four decades and I have been fortunate to have met him personally, I'm sure he probably does not remember me, but he cracked me up with his inevitable humorous monologue about my name. I hope that he makes a full recovery, we've lost way too many talented personalities in the past couple of years, I pray to God that we don't lose Jerry.
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6-14-2006 @ 6:31AM
Dora said...
I just love jerry lewis and hope that at age 80 (wow) that he makes a good and full recovery. Take care Jerry
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6-14-2006 @ 8:58AM
Cheryl said...
I have been a fan of Jerry's since I was a child. He remains one of the true classic comics and an amazing inventor. I have seen him in person and on Broadway. He electrifies a stage with his presence.
Zi gezundt Jerry! Live until 120.
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6-14-2006 @ 9:28AM
JANE said...
GEE JERRY, JUST TELL YOURSELF A JOKE THAT WILL MAKE ANYONE GET WELL. IT ALWAYS WORKS FOR ME AND YOU ARE ONE OF THE FUNNEST MEN IN THE WORLD. JUST LOVED ALL YOUR OLD MOVIES , COULD JUST WATCH THEM OVER AND OVER. ......SO TRY IT JERRY THE JOKE OR....WATCHING ONE OF YOUR OLD MOVIES GURANTEE IT WILL HEAL YOU FAST ...LOVE YOU JANE
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6-14-2006 @ 9:29AM
thomas carr said...
jerry lewis was one of the funnest comic's working at one time and he's still going strong today.his movie's where so funny the nutty profeser was one of his best well let's all wish this very funny man a speedy recovery.
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6-14-2006 @ 9:29AM
thomas carr said...
jerry lewis was one of the funnest comic's working at one time and he's still going strong today.his movie's where so funny the nutty profeser was one of his best well let's all wish this very funny man a speedy recovery.
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6-15-2006 @ 2:12AM
Shirley Villasana said...
I am a big fan of Jerry Lewis and always considered him the funniest comedian. He and the late Dean Martin were tops in my book. I love seeing all his movies with or without Dean. I thought they were a great act together, Dean singing and Jerry clowning. I always looked forwad to seeing him when he was doing the telethon for MD because you could tell he felt a deep compassion for it. When he would sing "I'll Never Walk Alone" I could not hold back the tears as I was too overcome with emotion. I would say to myself but for the grace of God it could be me. Thank you Jerry for caring and get well soon. God Bless you! I wish I had had the privilege to meet you at least once!
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