Harvey Weinstein Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery
variety.comPat Saperstein Deputy Editor Harvey Weinstein was taken to Bellevue Hospital in New York City on Sunday night for emergency heart surgery.
He was being held at Rikers Island and had been experiencing chest pains. According to Weinstein’s representatives Craig Rothfeld and Juda Engelmayer, “Mr.
Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital last night due to several medical conditions. We can confirm that Mr. Weinstein had a procedure and surgery on his heart today however cannot comment any further than that.” They added: ‘”As we have extensively stated before, Mr.
Weinstein suffers a plethora of significant health issues that need ongoing treatment. We are grateful to the executive team at the New York City Department of Correction and Rikers Island for acting swiftly in taking him to Bellevue Hospital,” they said.
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