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McMahon Has Pneumonia, Bone Cancer

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(Newser) – Ed McMahon has been hospitalized for almost a month with pneumonia, and was recently diagnosed with bone cancer, Entertainment Tonight reports. McMahon’s wife, Pam, has been with the sickly former Tonight Show sidekick, and her “deep faith is helping her through this difficult time,” a source said. McMahon, who is 85, is in the intensive-care unit of a Los Angeles hospital.

Ed McMahon in a recent commercial.
Ed McMahon in a recent commercial.   (AP Photo)
Ed McMahon and his wife, Pam Hurn arrive for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Ed McMahon and his wife, Pam Hurn arrive for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
Ed McMahon.
Ed McMahon.   (AP Photo)
Ed McMahon and Pamela McMahon.
Ed McMahon and Pamela McMahon.   (AP Photo)
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nick
Feb 27, 09 4:06 PM CST
God bless you, Ed McMahon. Reply
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Feb 27, 09 9:38 PM CST
It's only a matter of time now, but at least he had an outstanding run Reply
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Feb 28, 09 12:41 AM CST
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