Lawrence O’Donnell Taking Extended Leave From MSNBC Following Car Accident

The Last Word host Lawrence O’Donnell will be off the air for several weeks following injuries sustained in a car accident, MSNBC confirmed in a statement Monday. O’Donnell and his brother Michael were traveling outside of the country when a taxi they were riding in crashed. The host is expected to make a full recovery but will take a hiatus from his nightly show.

An MSNBC spokesperson released the following statement:

Lawrence O’Donnell and his brother Michael were injured in a taxi accident on Saturday while vacationing out of the country. They were transported back to the US – Lawrence to NYC and Michael to Boston. They are both under the care of doctors and expected to make a full recovery. Lawrence will be off from MSNBC for several weeks as he recuperates. Our thoughts and support are with the O’Donnell family and we look forward to having Lawrence back on the air soon.

Alex Wagner is expected to fill-in for O’Donnell during the 10pm ET time slot Monday and Tuesday of this week with Ari Melber taking Wednesday and Thursday.

[h/t TVNewser]
[photo via MSNBC]

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