Jimmy Kimmel is one of the hardest working men in show business, and that's not just some BS title. The guy works overtime on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, no matter how he feels; he even came in the day after a reaction to pain medication swelled his face so badly he couldn't open his eyes.But even Kimmel can get knocked out by an inflamed appendix. I just got a note from Kimmel's PR rep, Lewis Kay, explaining that Kimmel had to undergo an emergency appendectomy last night, and that the remaining tapings of Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week have been canceled. "He is resting comfortably and is looking forward to getting back to work," says the statement. Knowing Jimmy, he'll try to get back to work on Monday, but I'd imagine he'll be out for at least a couple of weeks.
Andy Richter: The TV Squad Interview
Have any questions for Vik Sahay of Chuck? Ask them here!
Mike Henry and Daryl Hall on a Cleveland Show Thanksgiving
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
6-21-2007 @ 11:17AM
1L said...
If he non-invasive surgery he could be back next week. My son had an emergency apendectoemy on a Wednesday afternoon, was released from the hospital Thursday, and back in school Friday morning.
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 11:20AM
JD said...
I hope Jimmy is better real soon. I like Jimmy a lot and I'm glad the surgery went well. Get well Jimmy!
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 11:29AM
krystyna said...
Get well, Jimmy!!!
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 1:14PM
P said...
Jimmy is great! I hope he feels better soon.
Reply
7-17-2007 @ 4:54PM
carol cooke said...
Get well soon, Jimmiy. Maybe your side-kick, Clay Aiken, can visit and have you up and laughing in no time. You know his sense of humor is priceless!
Reply
6-26-2007 @ 12:10PM
Kimmel fan said...
I hope Jimmy has a very speedy recovery. Love the show! I'd Love to see Clay Aiken guest host while Jimmy is recovering.
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 1:59PM
jkfan said...
Get well, Jimmy! And in the meantime, how about Clay Aiken for a substitute host? He's quick witted and funny and very nice on the eyes. And he can definitely sing! You two are so damned funny together...
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 6:44PM
slg111 said...
Get well soon, Jimmy! You have tons of fans out here sending you good wishes! I agree with those who said maybe Clay could fill in for you... I wouldn't recommend a visit by him however. You guys are so funny together, I think laughing could break your stitches! I hope you're back soon. I love you and your show.
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 3:01PM
deedee said...
I LOVE JIMMY KIMMEL. GET BETTER SOON.
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 3:57PM
Julie D. Berns said...
Please feel better soon Jimmy. God Bless you and I love you sweetie pie.
Sincerely,
Julie
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 6:49PM
Sherry said...
Get well soon Jimmy! Love your show and love the "Climmel"!!!! I agree with others who would LOVE to have CLAY guest host for you for a few days. The two of you together are priceless!
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 7:32PM
Rose said...
God bless you,,Jimmy, I love your show,,and seeing you and Clay in person is a blast,,I hope you mend fast and are able to get back soon,, we iwll miss you,,,,,,,hugs,,
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 9:29PM
Judy L said...
Hey Jimmy,
This is just another get well wish from one of those crazy..but enthusastic Clay fans!! Hope that your recovery is speedy and that you will soon be back at your job giving us all laughs. You are a good guy!!
Judy L
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 7:39PM
Caroline said...
Awe Jimmy, can I kiss your boo boo and make it better? Just let me pretend it is Clay's boo boo I am kissing, okay? Love you.
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 7:46PM
shirley l'italien said...
Jimmie- get well soon. You are a great talk show host & I love when we get Climmel!
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 8:05PM
YWT2004 said...
Jimmy :
We are praying that you get well quickly !! There are many that love you so much for your humour & love of us Claymates and your buddy CLAY AIKEN!
You are a joy to watch . You are unique with how you have so many of your family on your show . I love Cousin Sal & Uncle Frank & Aunt Chippy ! Giarmo is hilarious as well ! Your show is the best , so please continue to get well !
All our love to you Jimmy!
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 7:52PM
omi said...
I hope you feel better soon Jimmy. You're a wonderful man.Tell Sara to give you a kiss for me.
Reply
6-21-2007 @ 9:32PM
Pat said...
Get better soon, Jimmy. I love your show and hope you are back to it in no time!!
Reply
6-22-2007 @ 10:07PM
Ingrid said...
So glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you are on the road to recovery. I love your style of dead pan humor and try to catch your show whenever I can. BTW: I am a Clay Aiken fan and since watching your show for the first time in 2004 because he was on, I have become a Jimmy Kimmel fan as well. Hope to see lots more of the Climmel in the future.
Reply
6-24-2007 @ 10:35AM
Sue said...
Jimmy...so sorry t hear about your surgery. I hope you are back on the air soon. I love your show...especially when Clay is your guest. Take care.
Reply