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Mercury Illness Was Real: Piven

Star defends decision to leave Broadway production

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(Newser) – Jeremy Piven has taken a lot of flak since leaving the Broadway production of Speed-the-Plow due to unhealthy amounts of mercury in his body—including anonymous sources who said medical reasons were a cover for the fact that he was fired—but the condition was real, the actor tells People. “I was brought to my knees by this illness,” Piven says.

Jeremy Piven arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards yesterday in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Jeremy Piven arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards yesterday in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo)
Actor Jeremy Piven arrives for a taping of the
Actor Jeremy Piven arrives for a taping of the "Late Show With David Letterman," Oct. 6, 2008, in New York.   (AP Photo)
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It feels like the heaviest bout of mono you've ever had in your life. It was completely overwhelming to the point where you get vertigo and it's not healthy.
- Jeremy Piven, on his battle with mercury exposure

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Nwambe
Jan 12, 09 6:14 PM CST
For once, I agree with you!
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riffran
Jan 13, 09 8:30 AM CST
the rumor is.....waaaay to much sushi, an abnormal amount, and with a bit o mercury contamination....but damn THAT would have to be a lot o damn sea food......plausable but not probable, I smell somethng rotten and it aint kimchee Reply
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