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Chappelle Treated for Exhaustion

Comedian "fine" after weekend hospital visit

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 18, 2007 6:07 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Dave Chappelle, the sketch comedian who's famous for finding success stressful, was
hospitalized for exhaustion over the weekend. His publicist suggested the comedian’s travel schedule was the reason for an emergency room visit Saturday. In May 2005, Chappelle caused a media uproar when he abruptly walked away from his highly rated Comedy Central show, despite a $50-million contract.

Chappelle disappeared, then denied reports that he was being treated at a mental health center in South Africa, where he says he was seeking rest and a respite from fame. Earlier this year, he set a new record with six hours of stand-up at LA’s Laugh Factory comedy club.

Comedian Dave Chappelle is shown in this 2006 file photo in Los Angeles. Chappelle was hospitalized over the weekend for exhaustion, his publicist said Tuesday. The 33-year-old comedian checked into an emergency room on Saturday and was released a few hours later, publicist Carla Sims said. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera, file)
Comedian Dave Chappelle is shown in this 2006 file photo in Los Angeles. Chappelle was hospitalized over the weekend for exhaustion, his publicist said Tuesday. The 33-year-old comedian checked into an...   (Associated Press)
Comedian Dave Chappelle promotes the release of his new DVD Dave Chappelle's Block Party, at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles, in this file photo from Tuesday June 13, 2006. The comic, who walked out on a $50 million deal to continue his TV show and briefly took a respite...
Comedian Dave Chappelle promotes the release of his new DVD "Dave Chappelle's Block Party," at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles, in this file photo from Tuesday June 13, 2006. The comic, who walked...   (Associated Press)
Comedian Dave Chappelle attends the Comedy Central's First Annual Commie Awards in Los Angeles, California on November 22, 2003.
Comedian Dave Chappelle attends the Comedy Central's First Annual Commie Awards in Los Angeles, California on November 22, 2003.   (KRT Photos)
Comedian Dave Chappelle is shown in this 2004 file photo. Chappelle shattered the Laugh Factory's endurance record by taking to the comedy club's stage for six hours and seven minutes on Sunday. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, FILE)
Comedian Dave Chappelle is shown in this 2004 file photo. Chappelle shattered the Laugh Factory's endurance record by taking to the comedy club's stage for six hours and seven minutes on Sunday. (AP Photo/Stuart...   (Associated Press)
Comedian Dave Chappelle promotes the release of his new DVD Dave Chappelle's Block Party, at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles, in this file photo from Tuesday June 13, 2006. The comic, who walked out on a $50 million deal to continue his TV show and briefly took a respite...
Comedian Dave Chappelle promotes the release of his new DVD "Dave Chappelle's Block Party," at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles, in this file photo from Tuesday June 13, 2006. The comic, who walked...   (Associated Press)
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