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Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:06 PM

 

Rosie O’Donnell Had Heart Attack Last Week

Source: Showbiz 411

Rosie O’Donnell Had Heart Attack Last Week
08/20/12 3:53pm
Roger Friedman

EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O’Donnell had a real and serious heart attack last week. She just blogged about it on www.rosie.com. Rosie nearly died from what is known the Widow maker. According to her posting shevwas 99 percent blocked. She received a stent during angioplasty and is home, recovering. The attack seems to have been brought on by act of good will. Rosie helped a heavy woman out of her car in a parking lot. The strain may have caused the attack. Wisely she immediately took a Bayer aspirin. “Saved by a commercial,” she quips. Rosie’s already had a stressful summer with the illness of fiancee Michelle Rounds. But Michelle’s improving, I am told. Rosie, get better soon!



Read more: http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/08/20/rosie-odonnell-had-heart-attack-last-week



GWS, Rosie

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Great Caesars Ghost Aug 2012 OP
southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #1
DavidL Aug 2012 #2
CherokeeDem Aug 2012 #4
DavidL Aug 2012 #7
spooky3 Aug 2012 #12
DavidL Aug 2012 #20
spooky3 Aug 2012 #23
Summer Hathaway Aug 2012 #28
Lex Aug 2012 #34
nolabear Aug 2012 #14
2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #16
DavidL Aug 2012 #18
nobodyspecial Aug 2012 #21
zappaman Aug 2012 #24
pnwmom Aug 2012 #19
Skittles Aug 2012 #26
bitchkitty Aug 2012 #35
Skittles Aug 2012 #39
seltzerwater Aug 2012 #38
spooky3 Aug 2012 #6
eggplant Aug 2012 #10
movonne Aug 2012 #11
Horse with no Name Aug 2012 #13
Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2012 #17
AntiFascist Aug 2012 #22
Lex Aug 2012 #33
blkmusclmachine Aug 2012 #36
roody Aug 2012 #42
lunatica Aug 2012 #45
dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #48
RKP5637 Aug 2012 #3
darkangel218 Aug 2012 #5
eggplant Aug 2012 #9
DesertRat Aug 2012 #31
eggplant Aug 2012 #37
DesertRat Aug 2012 #41
amuse bouche Aug 2012 #8
nolabear Aug 2012 #15
JI7 Aug 2012 #25
proud patriot Aug 2012 #27
DesertRat Aug 2012 #29
Kingofalldems Aug 2012 #30
grasswire Aug 2012 #32
eggplant Aug 2012 #43
retrogal Aug 2012 #44
lonestarnot Aug 2012 #40
Capt. Obvious Aug 2012 #46
AngryAmish Aug 2012 #47
Bluenorthwest Oct 2012 #49

Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:07 PM

1. Good luck Rosie. Stay safe.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:14 PM

2. What does this news have to do with

 

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the Democratic Underground?

I could read this on any Hollywood web site.

Did this woman do anything to help Democrats in America?

If so, please explain, I always thought she represented the worst of American women, and never saw anything in her strange, different, ordinarily silly sit-com actor life that inspired me.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:22 PM

4. Then you don't know much about Rosie O'Donnell...

I was volunteering in Miami at a home for young women who had been removed from an abusive home. Rosie came to see the girls and offer her support. She rode her motorcycle to the home, where she met a young woman who had just arrived and had no shoes and literally nothing but the clothes on her back.

Rosie gave the girl the shoes she was wearing (just a tiny bit big) and rode home barefoot.

You don't have to like her humor to understand that she is a good person who does what she can to help those in need.

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Response to CherokeeDem (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:34 PM

7. You are right, I don't know

 

What has she done for our party?

Giving shoes to a poor person sounds like publicity stunt more than actually knocking on 1000 doors like I have done 4 or 5 times in an election.

Tell me more about what she did to help Democrats, I'd love to know.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:42 PM

12. the google is your friend - here's a list of donations, to get you started:

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Response to spooky3 (Reply #12)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:34 PM

20. A list of a few thousand dollar contributions from a rich person

 

I'm not impressed.

Phyllis Diller had to die to get recognized for her fabulous victorious life story.

Rosie is rich, arrogant, insulting, not really attractive, and a millionaire. Phyllis actually worked hard to get a career. Rosie got there making no good jokes, acting out scripts, then going dark for years.

Do you see the difference here?

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Response to DavidL (Reply #20)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 08:24 PM

23. Is your question legitimate? Then get on the web and do the research yourself.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #20)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:10 PM

28. Actually, I do see the difference here.

Rosie is a self-made woman; she came from humble and rather unpleasant beginnings. Whether you think she got where she is by making "no good jokes" is neither here nor there - but I'd point out that her jokes are a lot better than your grammar.

The fact that you included the comment that "Rosie ... is not really attractive" speaks volumes - not about her, but about you.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #20)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:35 PM

34. So she's "not really attractive" to you, eh?

Oh how special you are.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:00 PM

14. *sigh* Lighten up, Kid.

Oh, and welcome to DU.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:18 PM

16. Phyllis Diller died too. Go jump on that thread

for not being about democratic underground. See, not every word here is about democratic issues. It's real people who post real people things.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #18)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:49 PM

21. Because the poster doesn't share your opinion

how does that make you more perceptive? Disagreeing hardly rises to the level of "hatred," so don't you think that word is a bit much? Perhaps you could point out the "hatred" so I'll get it.

You don't like Rosie. I get it. But the fact that she is out and been publicly vocal about it and shared her family values, meaning her children and their lives in public, means she is championing and embodying the Democratic values of acceptance and tolerance.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #18)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 08:27 PM

24. "you just spew your hatred for people more perceptive than you are."

Look who's talking.
I'd wager Rosie(who I'm no fan of) is a lot more perceptive than you.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:33 PM

19. She's helped bring LGBT issues to the attention of Democrats and other people. n/t

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Response to DavidL (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 08:59 PM

26. our party?

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Response to Skittles (Reply #26)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:40 PM

35. Beat me to it. LOL n/t

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Response to bitchkitty (Reply #35)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 10:46 PM

39. these fucking trolls are becoming more and more dimwitted

much like the GOP

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Response to DavidL (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 10:19 PM

38. Well, probably nothing as illustrious as posting on an interweb message board

.. but still...

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:25 PM

6. anyone who gets under Donald Trump's skin helps Democrats

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:39 PM

10. Well, aren't you special. n/t

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:39 PM

11. I find your post rather rude....DU does not just post political information...and I

really don't care that she does not inspired you..

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:51 PM

13. I know one thing

Rosie O'Donnell gets under the skin of conservative men.
I guess she just doesn't "know her place", does she?

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Response to Horse with no Name (Reply #13)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:25 PM

17. Bingo

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:58 PM

22. Are you kidding?!!

Last edited Mon Aug 20, 2012, 08:01 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1)

Maybe you need to read this:

http://usliberals.about.com/od/celebrityactivists/p/RosieProfile.htm

"This President <Bush> invaded a sovereign nation in defiance of the UN. He is basically a war criminal. Honestly. He should be tried at The Hague. This man lied to the American public about the reasons for invading a nation that had nothing to do with 9/11." -- April 30, 2005 to interviewer Geraldo Rivera

...

"I personally, Rosie O’Donnell, have always been a Democrat. I will always support the Democrats and I love the Democratic agenda about gun control. This is not about politics. We didn’t ask the people standing here before us whether or not they’re Republican or Democrat. We asked if they care about the fact four thousand children are shot dead every year..." -- May 2000 to interviewer Cokie Roberts

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:34 PM

33. "she represented the worst of American women"

In what ways, please do tell.



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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:56 PM

36. You sure you're on the right website??

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 12:36 AM

42. If you don't like it, don't click on it.

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:27 AM

45. We always appreciate newcomers who try to set us straight on what DU is about

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Response to DavidL (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 03:05 PM

48. "What does this news have to do with the Democratic Underground? "

DU is a site for all sorts of topics.
Suggest you read the SOPs of each forum and group..they will help you understand the depth of topics that DU supports.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:20 PM

3. Wow, one never knows what's next in life. Get better soon!!! n/t

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:23 PM

5. I have an aquitance who just had the same happen to him

He isn't even on the heavier side, actually quiet slender. I guess blocked arteries can occur regardless of size. I hope Rosie makes a quick a full recovery!

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Response to darkangel218 (Reply #5)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:38 PM

9. I had mine at age 37.

And I was just being a couch potato when it happened. Who knew that terrible diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and bad genes could be bad for you? Well, it bought me three stents, including the LAD (the widowmaker).

I hope she starts cardiac rehab once she recovers a little. It has a huge impact on successful recovery. I'm 6+ years out and feeling great.

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Response to eggplant (Reply #9)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:14 PM

31. Glad to hear you're doing well

What does cardiac rehab involve?

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Response to DesertRat (Reply #31)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:58 PM

37. Well, I joke that it's like AA

Hello, my name is eggplant... (hello, eggplant...) I love bacon.

But seriously, it is RN monitored and managed gym workouts. Every session, they assess your situation, connect you to wireless telemetry, and give you a personal workout regimen. I think my first day it was something like three minutes on a treadmill going 2mph, then take a break, then a few minutes on a stationary cycle at some speed, then a few minutes on a handbike, etc.

After, they check your BP and then do stretching exercises. Each day, you rate how hard each portion was and when it isn't very hard, they crank that one up. They switch around stations too. Sometimes on a rower, or a nautilus, etc.

While you are working out, they are able to keep an eye on how you look as well as your telemetry. If they are concerned, they make you stop and sit.

Since I am diabetic as well, they require you to test before and after your workout to keep your numbers in order.

I did it three times a week for six months at the local one (that coincidentally is one of the top five in the country -- go figure).

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Response to eggplant (Reply #37)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 12:09 AM

41. Sounds great

It's fortunate that you had access to such a great program. I wish you well.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 06:35 PM

8. I hope she's ok

I follow her tweets and she tweets pictures of her family non stop

I was wondering why I hadn't seen any lately

Get well Rosie

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 07:01 PM

15. Glad no widows were made. Good vibes, Rosie.

F'God's sake don't give Trump any satisfaction.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 08:55 PM

25. i love Rosie O'Donnell, i hate what happened with the Vvew

and that dumbass hasselbeck.

i don't know about her partner's illness but i hope they both get better.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:01 PM

27. asprin saved my dad's life this past winter

Get well soon Rosie...

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:12 PM

29. So glad she's okay

very scary, especially since she's the mom of 4 kids. Get well, Rosie!

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:13 PM

30. I had that widow maker myself 3 yrs ago

Like Rosie I somehow pulled through. Great that she made it also.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 09:18 PM

32. her experience is very INSTRUCTIVE -- take an aspirin!

She waited for 24 hours before seeking help. The thing she did right was taking an aspirin. What she did wrong was waiting. She's very lucky to be alive.

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Response to grasswire (Reply #32)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 03:14 AM

43. What they don't tell you is that it has to be UNCOATED aspirin (325mg preferably).

This is because it needs to take effect immediately. Coated aspirin doesn't get processed for some time.

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Response to eggplant (Reply #43)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 04:36 AM

44. Good to know

Thanks for that info! I take an aspirin every night but tomorrow will put some uncoated ones in my purse.

Prayers for Rosie and her partner that their health improves.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 11:15 PM

40. Poor Rosey.

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 08:10 AM

46. Woah! How many is that for her now?

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Response to Great Caesars Ghost (Original post)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 08:53 AM

47. After her exertion did she attempt to rehydrate with gravy?

Seems odd.

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Response to AngryAmish (Reply #47)

Mon Oct 22, 2012, 09:37 AM

49. Rosie is fat? Gee, that's a real insight you brought up!

She's also a hero to our community, one of the 5 funniest stand ups I have ever seen, a philantropist and a generally great person.
How did you figure out that she's overweight? That must have taken some deep research.

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