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.
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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.
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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!
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6-21-2007 @ 11:29AM
krystyna said...
Get well, Jimmy!!!
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6-21-2007 @ 1:14PM
P said...
Jimmy is great! I hope he feels better soon.
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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...
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6-21-2007 @ 3:01PM
deedee said...
I LOVE JIMMY KIMMEL. GET BETTER SOON.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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,,
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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!!
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6-21-2007 @ 10:00PM
Deby said...
Jimmy,
So sorry you had to have surgery. Glad to hear that you are resting comfortably. Best wishes for a swift recovery. Looking forward to seeing you back at the El Capitan!
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6-22-2007 @ 1:56AM
Carole H said...
Get well quickly Jimmy. Just another get well wish from an enthusiastic Claymate. I'm sure you'll be up and about in no time. Love me some Climmel!
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6-22-2007 @ 2:22AM
Karen S said...
Dearest Jimmy,
I have loved you from when you were doing bits during football games! I'm so happy for you and all your success. So sorry about your surgery, now is the time to take that long needed rest! Not too long though, we need our Climmel fix! Thank you for being so good to Clay and for seeing him like we do! You two are hysterical together. Thank you for your patience and kindness to Clay's fans and our exuberance. You really are one of the few "good guys" out there. You are in our prayers for speedy recover. We love you Jimmy!!
A devoted Climmel fan forever!!!
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6-22-2007 @ 4:47AM
Amanda said...
Sorry to hear about your emergency operation Jimmy - hope you're not in much pain!
Best wishes from a Climmel fan over in New Zealand.
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