Williams' Heart Surgery a Success: Docs

(NEWSER) - Robin Williams will soon undergo heart surgery, People reports. The 57-year-old entertainer, who needs a new aortic valve, has canceled performances of his one-man show until at least the fall. He entered a Florida hospital this week short of breath. "I'm so touched by everyone's support and well wishes," Williams said. "This tour has been amazing fun and I can't wait to get back out on the road after a little tune-up." More»

Comedians are in "brotherhood of the zipper chests"

(NEWSER) - Robin Williams was back to being funny yesterday, appearing on the Late Show more than two months after the heart surgery that halted his tour, E! reports. “I have a cow valve, which is great, and the grazing’s been fun," he told David Letterman, a veteran of quintuple bypass surgery. "And I give a good quart of cream, too.” The Weapons of Self Destruction tour will resume in September. More»

(NEWSER) - Robin Williams' health troubles may be more serious than thought. The 57-year-old entertainer is in a Florida hospital with heart problems, the Miami Herald reports. Yesterday, Williams canceled four shows in Florida after citing shortness of breath, but he planned to be back on tour March 11. Sources, however, tell the Herald he could be out of commission for a while. More»

After being short of breath, comedian cancels 4 shows

(NEWSER) - Robin Williams is taking a break from his one-man whirlwind comedy tour after suffering from shortness of breath, CNN reports. Williams, 57, covered 11 cities in the last 3 weeks and has been performing sold-out shows since September. The funnyman rescheduled four Florida performances of Weapons of Self-Destruction and plans to resume the 80-city schedule Monday, E! reports. More»

Comedian's wife files to end 19-year marriage

(NEWSER) - Funnyman Robin Williams and his wife are splitting up after 19 years of marriage, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The divorce petition, filed by Marsha Williams in San Francisco, cited irreconcilable differences. The pair met when Marsha worked as a nanny for Williams' son from a previous marriage. She later became his personal assistant and produced hits like Mrs. Doubtfire. More»