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Larry the Cable Guy Hospitalized for Appendicitis and Released to Recover at Home

His appendix was removed and tapings of the CBS‑syndicated clip show American Mayhem were paused and will be rescheduled.

Overview

  • Larry the Cable Guy was taken to a Lincoln, Nebraska, hospital late Thursday night, July 23, where doctors diagnosed him with appendicitis.
  • After two days in hospital, he was released Saturday and posted that his appendix had been removed and he is home and recovering.
  • The comedian’s representative told TMZ the medical issue forced a postponement of tapings for American Mayhem, a weekly clip show slated for syndication this fall.
  • Reports say the health scare did not immediately cancel scheduled live shows, and fans responded with messages of support on social media.
  • Whitney is best known for the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and voicing Mater in the Cars films, and producers will need to reschedule tapings before the show’s planned fall launch.