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Politics | 01/13/2009 11:15 am

Howie Mandel's Hospitalization: A Warning Sign to Slow Down?

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Howie Mandel

Matt Ottosen at http://flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/

Heart palpitations, sweats, migraines … There are times in many of our lives when there are warning signs to take it slow. Howie Mandel, at 53, received his red flag on Monday. The charming comedian and game-show host reportedly checked himself into a Toronto hospital on Monday after he experienced an irregular heartbeat. But Mandel’s publicist said yesterday in a statement the entertainer will not be taking it easy after the hospital visit. His publicist said Mandel "did not have a heart attack" and "doctors expect him to be released and back to work tomorrow."

Back to work already?

Please, Mandel, take this as a warning that you need some rest. Today, the star of "St. Elsewhere" and the famous voice of the main character in the children’s cartoon "Bobby’s World" maintains a vigorous schedule as the host of two shows. Between hosting the popular show on NBC "Deal or No Deal," Mandel runs around in disguises for his comedy prank show, "Howie Do It." The show debuted last week.

Tell us: Have you ever had a similar "red flag" to slow down? Should Mandel put work on hold and rest for awhile? 

11 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Buh- Bye
unfortunately these symptoms sound like the standard onset of menopause for women
By Buh- Bye on 01/13/2009 11:22 am
Sandbee (FB) 54
Wow, Howie really does have a problem!!
By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 01/13/2009 11:50 am
Nanny hasSeven
LOL!! When you think about it, you’re absolutely right!
By Nanny hasSeven on 01/13/2009 3:39 pm
DeBúrca obj
Doesn’t Mandell have OCD? He probably has been dealing with these symptoms for years.
By DeBúrca obj on 01/13/2009 11:59 am
DeBúrca obj
TYPO: Mandel…. sorry for the extra ‘l’
By DeBúrca obj on 01/13/2009 11:59 am
C Hardy
DeB, yes Mandel does have OCD, he is a germ freak. I was surprised when he took the job of Deal or no Deal b/c of his germ phobia but he seems to be handling it well…well until now.
By C Hardy on 01/13/2009 1:42 pm
Patty E
Oh gheez—he is not paying attention!!!!!!! Those are the signs that brought me to the EKG in Dec. ‘07! Someone tell him that the Chelation process does work—and takes less time out of the daily life, and costs less than surgery….oh course….should he choose to go on as though nothing is wrong…… why, his SPIRIT would—not could—-have lots of time to do whatever he chooses—- WHY do men think they have more ‘power’ over something, than they do? Is it because when they are faced with something that proves they don;t—they ignore it?
By Patty E on 01/13/2009 12:09 pm
S.J. Morgan
Same symptoms my mom had before having 3 stents put in. She did not have a heart attack either…but would have sooner rather than later!
By S.J. Morgan on 01/13/2009 12:12 pm
P Dog
Slow Down? No….maybe he should shave that stupid ass dirt patch he is growing under his lip!
By P Dog on 01/13/2009 12:14 pm
Deko Posh
It sucks getting old! L8R…Deko and Posh
By Deko Posh on 01/13/2009 12:21 pm
Belinda Joy
His new show (the pilot at least) is hilarious! Howie seems like such a great guy, I hope he’ll be okay.
By Belinda Joy on 01/13/2009 2:27 pm