News of Ron Jeremy's hospitalization Wednesday has been confirmed by the legendary porn star's manager. The most recent update states the 59-year-old is being prepped to undergo surgery at a hospital in Los Angeles.
TMZ reported Ron Jeremy's health was in jeopardy mid-morning Wednesday, confirming he is being treated for an aneurysm located near his heart.
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Though he's currently listed as being in critical condition, Ron Jeremy was apparently well enough to drive a vehicle earlier in the day! The man seen here with a lady friend at the Playboy Mansion last August drove himself to Cedars-Sinai hospital after experiencing severe chest pain.
Though best known for having appeared in over 2,000 X-rated movies, Jeremy has been seen in small parts in a number of mainstream films , as well as served as a consultant on 9½ Weeks and Boogie Nights.
He also appeared on the small screen in the second season of The Surreal Life, which aired in 2006, famously breaking a promise not to vote off co-star Vanilla Ice.
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Adult star Alana Evans tweeted a well-wish for a speedy recovery to Jeremy, writing, "Sending love and prayers to my good friend @RealRonJeremy hope surgery goes well! Love you!!"
Others are having a bit of a laugh over Ron Jeremy's hospitalization while hoping for his recovery. One message retweeted a number of times already reads: "Ron Jeremy is in the hospital due to a heart aneurysm. Let's hope he pulls out... err, I meant pulls through."
A tweet sent out from Ron Jeremy's official account Wednesday made no mention of the hospitalization, but did encourage followers to retweet "if you're having a Happy Hump Day!"