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Rue McClanahan Hospitalized


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An event honoring Rue McClanahan has been canceled due to the actress's hospitalization.

"Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan" was to take place November 14 at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. However, due to cardiac illness, McClanahan has been ordered to stay in bed.

"My darlings, I'm just devastated that I am going to have to miss my own tribute at the Castro Theatre," she said in a statement on Wednesday from her hospital room. "Unfortunately, my doctor has laid down the law, and I'm currently having some maintenance on the old ticker. Trust me, I'd much rather be in San Francisco having fun and being adored by all of you."

Gala organizer Marc Huestis wished McClanahan a speedy recovery and suggested that the event may be postponed to a later date.

McClanahan, 75, best known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls, recently played Peggy Ingram in the comedy series Sordid Lives, which was based on the Del Shores play and film.

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Reader Comments
  • Name: Marilyn
    Date posted: 1/11/2010 4:47:59 PM
    Hometown: chicago

    Comment:

    Rue; You are the greatest and always funny! Do you really have a southern accent? When are you coming to Chicago for your one woman show? I am waiting. I will be the first in line.

  • Name: Terry Beth
    Date posted: 11/23/2009 1:27:55 PM
    Hometown: Chicago

    Comment:

    Speedy recovery to you Rue...you've been a fighter all your life and came back to put a smile on all of our faces. Beat this one too. A lot of fans energy out here pulling for you. God bless you Rue.

  • Name: Gloria Gomez
    Date posted: 11/5/2009 4:58:40 PM
    Hometown: Colton, CA

    Comment:

    I LOVE YOU RUE!!! GIRL, YOU BETTER GET WELL SOON! FROM YOUR NUMBER ONE GOLDEN GIRLS FAN....LOVE YOU!!!!

  • Name: Donna
    Date posted: 11/5/2009 7:02:01 AM
    Hometown: Alma Michigan

    Comment:

    Sorry to hear about her illness, I hope she is ok! She was great in sordid lives, I wish they would bring that show back on!

  • Name: Carol
    Date posted: 11/4/2009 8:36:47 PM
    Hometown: MO

    Comment:

    Rue, have some good maintenance on your ticker, and you'll be as good as new! Love watching all the reruns on TV of the Golden Girls.

  • Name: Debra
    Date posted: 11/4/2009 4:58:29 PM
    Hometown: Sacramento

    Comment:

    I absolutely adore Rue McClanahan, I wish her a speedy recovery.



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