Rush Limbaugh In Hospital Due To Chest Pains, ‘Resting Comfortably’
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh has been rushed to a Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, and is reportedly in serious condition, according to local reports. Limbaugh has had a rather dramatic fluctuation of weight gain/loss, most recently shedding 90 pounds from Spring to late Summer of 2009. ABC News is now reporting that Limbaugh is “resting comfortably.” Coincidentally, the Hospital where Limbaugh is resting is the same where Barack Obama was born.
KITV in Honolulu initially reported:
Paramedics responded to the call at 2:41 p.m. at the Kahala Hotel and Resort. Limbaugh suffered from chest pains, sources said. Paramedics treated him and took him to Queen’s Medical Center in serious condition.
He was seen golfing at Waialae Country Club earlier this week. The country club is next to the Kahala Hotel and Resort.
The radio show host had been in the islands during the holidays.
ABC News just updated the situation:
Popular talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh is recovering in a Honolulu hospital today, hours after being admitted for chest pains he suffered while on vacation. “Rush was admitted to and is resting comfortably in a Honolulu hospital today, after suffering chest pains,” according to a statement from “The Rush Limbaugh Program.”
“Rush appreciates your prayers and well wishes, and he will keep you updated via RushLimbaugh.com.”
Limbaugh had been scheduled to return to his talk show Jan. 4 but a spokesman told ABC News that it is unclear whether he will be back by then.
As the story broke late last night Eastern time, CNN’s Ed Henry filed the following report:
35 comments
TfT says: Prayers up for Rush; hope he recovers soonest.
TBDave says: Magister says: “‘Golfing’ – How dare, he?”
I agree. Rush Limbaugh should spend every minute leading the country towards greatness. Obama should stay on the golf course and work on his slice.
Get well soon Rush!
ImNotBlue says: Much wellness wished. BUT, just a quick question… is it really necessary to say that he (or anyone else) was “rushed” to the hospital? Is anyone ever “leisurely taken to the hospital?” Seems like a journalistic cliché.
Anyway… I’m sure he’ll be fine. A speedy recovery!
(PS- @Magister… your link wouldn’t work for me, so I can’t figure out your point. I’m sure it’s not someone nonsensical like comparing the President of the United States to a radio host, suggesting they’re of equal importance… but I’d like to know what it is you’re saying, so please repost with a functioning link. Thanks!)
dunt says: white boy gonna die tonight
I am not a fan of Limbaugh’s, but I wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.
@dunt – get a life! Wishing anyone ill like that is just flat out wrong.
Hmmmm….am I the first to notice he’s in the hospital that Obama claims to have been born in?
dunt says: jimmy mcnulty agrees.
Ben Linus says: I’m definitely not a fan of Rush or his politics, but I certainly don’t want anything bad to happen to him or anyone else.
I sincerely hope he makes a full recovery.
Duc du Berry says: Not going to waste any compassion on this tin hearted dictator. Everyone dies Rush; maybe it’s your turn.
TfT says: Rush in stable condition now.
Given the recent article about FoxNation, perhaps Steve could write a similar one about this site. Many of the comments here about Rush’s condition are clearly a “step in the wrong (well, far left) direction”.
Fidoohki says: TFT says,
Many? I’d say few to some but not many.. unless ‘get well soon’ is far left…
Get well soon Rush.
watsonrodriguez says: It’s really very sad. I hope he get well soon. I will pray for him.villas bali
dunt says: I hope he flies.
Puter Boi says: Waiting patiently for Colby Hall to admonish some posters for their “remarkably crass” comments…..
Yep….patiently waiting…..
:::whistling::::
Very patient…
Colby Hall says: apples and oranges puter boi. to suggest otherwise is intellectually dishonest, don’t you think? probably not.
Puter Boi says: Really?
Wishing someone dead is not crass to you?
Probably not.
Colby Hall says: no – its definitely crass. in fact we are working on a post about this very issue. but my crass comment from a previous discussion focused on comments directed to one another in post, not towards public figures. does it make a difference? not that much. but again, your portrayal is not exactly accurate either.
Puter Boi says: It’s good that you guys are working on the issue. Looking forward to reading it.
Best wishes for a great New Year, Colby!
ImNotBlue says: Colby… you removed A comment… and that’s good. But you’ve missed a few… still a lot of “crass” above.
Colby Hall says: well its tough ImNotBlue — its totally a judgment call. I removed some comments that I found beyond the pale of good taste (hoping or calling for someone to die), and yes, there is some comments that I still find offensive, but its a slippery slope. we do our best.
Zakk says: “apples and oranges puter boi. to suggest otherwise is intellectually dishonest, don’t you think? probably not.” – I’m confused. Why the change of heart?
Colby Hall says: thank you LNSmithee! though to be honest, i first read it elsewhere. But yes, you get 10 bonus pts!
RazorsEdge says: You have a blog?
Anyway, When Mediaite articles updated as noted with things like abcnews reporting, twitter on fire, Same place as Pres. Obama etc. what’s the proper way to manage website story updates?
Do you note story updated or not really necessary? I see you did for the abcnews notes but not same as Pres Obama hospital.
Just asking. I first read story with story referencing same as Pres. Obama hospital and then I had seen LNSmithee’s comments asking if he was first to notice.
I was going to call LNSmithee out for not reading the article closely enough. The question really goes to more consequential updates so we know if original reporting changed, incorrect etc.
Colby Hall says: i added pres obama hospital at the same time I added abcnews notes actually.
RazorsEdge says: Must be possible to link…note Keeva, Magister others figured out. The amount of time to manage…Wow? Look at Colby, he must rarely sleep!.
Nachi says: Could it be that in actuality, some good & decent citizen
wrapped a #3-Wood around his throat?? Praise Jeesuss!!
fanofamerica says: Or is he at the hospital Obama was born in? There are discrepancies outlined at this link: http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=103306. Seems Obama actually sent a letter to Kapi’olani Medical Center in Hawaii that noted THAT hospital was the place of his birth and it was even posted on the Kapi’olani web site. But then removed when Obama said another time he was born at Queens. Would be curious to see any other take on this for an explanation.
@LNSmithee: You can access and change your profile through the “Newsletter” link in the site footer.
timzank says: Nachi, give it a rest.
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