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NEWS ABOUT: Robin Williams

Robin Williams stories: 9 news summaries

(Newser) - A biopic of Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle just got some added star power, the UK tabloid Daily Star reports. Robin Williams, no stranger to cross-dressing, has been approached to play the dowdy Britain’s Got Talent songstress. “I’ve been asked if I want to play... More »

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entertainment • singer • actor • Robin Williams • biopic • cross-dresser • Susan Boyle • Britain's Got Talent

 Robin, Dave Laugh 
 Off Heart Surgery 

Comedians are in "brotherhood of the zipper chests"

May 14, 09 6:55 AM CDT
(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... More »

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entertainment • celebrity • David Letterman • heart surgery • Robin Williams • Late Show • Jay-ZTV

 Princes, Celebs, Frog 
 Team Up in Green Vid 

Charles joined by sons, A-listers to promote project

May 5, 09 1:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - Princes William and Harry are joined by a cast of superstars—and a belching digital frog—in a video helping their father promote environmental awareness, the Mirror reports. Harrison Ford, Robin Williams, Daniel Craig, and the Dalai Lama are among those appearing in the clip promoting Prince Charles’ Rainforests Project.... More »

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entertainment • environment • MySpace • Prince William • Prince Charles • Prince Harry • rainforest • online videos • celebrity • Dalai Lama • Daniel Craig • Harrison Ford • Robin Williams

(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... More »

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recovery • comedian • heart surgery • Robin Williams • aortic valve • irregular heartbeat

(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,... More »

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comedian • heart surgery • Robin Williams

(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... More »

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health • tour • comedian • Robin Williams

 Williams Scraps Shows, 
 Short of Breath 

After being short of breath, comedian cancels 4 shows

Mar 4, 09 1:31 PM CST
(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... More »

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health • celebrity • tour • comedian • Robin Williams

Jackman to Host
Classed-Up Oscars 

Hugh has 'style, elegance, and a sense of occasion': producers

Dec 12, 08 4:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Australian hottie Hugh Jackman will host the next Academy Awards, but don't expect Jon Stewart-style wisecracking or mugging à la Robin Williams, Deadline Hollywood Daily reports. The ceremony's producers "were looking for Cary Grant or Clark Gable," they said today, and tapped People's "Sexiest Man Alive,"... More »

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Hollywood • Academy Awards • awards • award show • Jon Stewart • host • Robin Williams • Hugh Jackman • Oscars

 Robin Williams, Wife Divorcing

Comedian's wife files to end 19-year marriage

Mar 27, 08 7:19 AM CDT
(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... More »

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philanthropy • divorce • celebrity • comedian • Robin Williams • Marsha Garces Williams • Blue Wolf Productions • Windfall Foundation

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