Colbert stops show for mom

[onehandle]

Stephen Colbert shut down his late-night comedy show this week for his ailing 91-year-old mother, sources close to the show said yesterday.

The actor caused a stir yesterday when he said only that he was canceling the shows due to “unforeseen circumstances.”

“They are a very private family,” said a source. “It’s not surprising that he did not want anyone to know what was going on.”

Colbert, the youngest of 11 children, is very close to his mother, according to the source.

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/stops_show_for_mom_S1DFffWrJdG92CeeXn006K#ixzz1mdgdmJr5

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Best to the Colbert family and staff.

[annabanana]

1. hearts to Stephan and his family. Take all the

time you need.
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[nolabear]

2. All good thoughts to Stephen and his mother.

[Missy Vixen]

3. Here's to a quick and complete recovery for Mama Colbert

Here's to Stephen Colbert, who's not too much of a TV star to drop what he's doing for those he loves.

[wryter2000]

4. This makes sense

He's said that he first learned to be funny to try to cheer up his mother after his father and at least one of his siblings died in an accident.

Here's to a complete recovery for Mrs. Colbert.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

5. Wishing him and his Mom the best

He's got is priorities right. No rush to get back on air. Mom's most important!

[Melissa G]

6. ((((Stephen's Mama))))

good thoughts and much strength and healing to Stephen's mama and the Colbert family.

[liberalmike27]

7. Well

Best Wishes to Stephen and his mother. I was wondering what it was.

[Brigid]

8. (((vibes))) and prayers the Colbert family

He certainly has his priorities straight.

[Fuddnik]

9. That's a relief!

I thought maybe Jon Stewart had him whacked, trying to take back control of the Super PAC.

[2banon]

31. +1

[bullwinkle428]

10. My Mom went through some serious health issues recently, so I have

a pretty good idea of what he's going through at the moment. My very best wishes to his entire family.

[glinda]

33. Here also (with a major stroke)....

[av8rdave]

11. Best wishes to Colbert's family

Sure looks like Stephen has his priorities right!

[siligut]

12. Hoping for the best outcome for the Colbert family

This is the right thing to do, we can always watch old shows on Xfinity when we need a fix.

[deutsey]

13. I hope the best for Colbert and his family

And it's refreshing to see his priorities are right and that he recognizes that some things need to remain private.

[zbdent]

14. some things are indeed more important than money or a career ...

I know of a second-hand acquaintance who had been unemployed since 2009.

Last year, he did get a job in his field (computer programming) ... but it was at a location which was near enough to get home every weekend, but not close enough to commute daily. This was his chance to get back into the field.

He moved there, paying for an apartment, while his wife stayed in their house while she went to her workplace. The option of both of them moving was not available, and he was kinda using the new job as a "stepping-stone".

As it happened, circumstances changed at the wife's workplace, which started to cause problems with the wife not being able to maintain the house AND work at the same time.

He decided that, for her sanity's sake, she should not give up her 25 years at her job just for his "chance", and he put in his resignation halfway through his probationary period, and returned to "home".

They are both good with the decision, and he is taking care of the home matters at this time.

He decided there were more important things in life ...

[liberal N proud]

15. You have to spend time with your elderly parents when they need you

[MADem]

16. I had a feeling it was something personal. I can relate. nt

[IcyPeas]

17. sad. he lost his father and 2 brothers in an airplane crash when he was young.

[lovuian]

18. She must be a pretty cool lady for raising 11 kids

God Bless her

[qanda]

19. He and his family will be in my thoughts

[Odin2005]

20. (((GOOD VIBES))) for the Colberts...

[beac]

21. Thank you, Mrs. Colbert, for the joy clever Stephen brings us.

A truly funny man and, obviously, a truly wonderful son.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

[unapatriciated]

22. I suspected it was something like this.

He shut down his show before when a staff member passed away.
Stephen is truly a very compassionate man.
Healing thoughts for your mother.

[nirvana555]

23. Until my sister reminded me yesterday, I'd forgotten that Stephen's father and two of his siblings

were killed in that plane crash when he was young. What a horribly traumatic experience for him and his family.
I'm glad that he's taking this time to be w/his mom.

[Harriety]

24. Family comes first....

My husband comes from a family of 12 children and they are very close. am' Thinking about Mr. Colbert right now and his mom. I hope she's OK.....

[oldtime dfl_er]

25. Best wishes

good and healing thoughts to the Colberts!

[LiberalFighter]

26. He is most fortunate to be able to get away from the job

and do what he felt he needed to do.

[DianaForRussFeingold]

27. Best wishes and prayers to him and his Mom...!

'Stephen Colbert sends love to his mother Lorna.'
"This was taken from a short video Colbert filmed for CafeMom's Moms Matter 2012 event in South Carolina."

[tavalon]

28. Gotta love stars who have managed to keep their priorities straight

Wishing the best for the Colberts.

[YankeyMCC]

29. Thanks to Mrs Colbert for raising a good man, and

good work Steven to choose not to work when you're needed by those you love.

[GoCubsGo]

30. I was afraid of that.

I didn't realize his mom was 91. I hope she gets better soon.

[Waleis]

32. Yet another reason...

...to respect America's greatest modern satirist. His show, and its profits are secondary to his family.

[JNelson6563]

34. My heart is with the family.

And Stephen Colbert, for all the incredible humor you have given us, please do whatever you need to, we'll be here whenever you get back.

Julie

[Botany]

35. Best wishes to Stephan and his family

[and-justice-for-all]

36. Love you Stephen!!