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Williams' Heart Surgery a Success: Docs

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(Newser) – Surgery last week on actor Robin Williams’ heart “went extremely well,” doctors said today. The 3½-hour procedure corrected an irregular rhythm and replaced a valve, People reports. “A couple hours after surgery, he was entertaining the medical team and making us all laugh,” said the doctor, who expects Williams “to make a full recovery.”

Actor Robin Williams.
Actor Robin Williams.   (AP Photo)
Robin Williams.
Robin Williams.   (AP Photo)
Robin Williams at Sundance.
Robin Williams at Sundance.   (AP Photo)
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