Robin Williams Cancels 4 Shows Over Health Concerns

NEW YORK — Robin Williams is canceling several performances in Florida of his one-man comedy show, "Weapons of Self-Destruction," after recently experiencing shortness of breath.

The comedian says in a press release that doctors are evaluating him and recommended a week of rest. Williams had been scheduled to perform Wednesday and Thursday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida; Friday at the UFC Arena in Orlando; and Saturday at the Sundome in Tampa.

The four canceled shows will be rescheduled, and tickets for those performances will be honored when the new dates are announced.

The 57-year-old actor will continue his 80-city comedy tour on Monday with a show in Jacksonville.

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On the Web:

http://www.robinwilliams.com

Comments

[Sherry Amowitz]

Who doesn't loveRobin?
I'm sure this is a minor setback.
He is being very cautious as he should be.

Get better soon!

[Clavis]

I think Robin Williams is a plantar wart on the sole of comedy today, and even I wish him nothing but the best of health. We need him alive and well so we can continue to mercilessly mock his loathsome hijinks for decades to come!

[LollieDotCom]

That's understandable Clavis. Robin Williams rapid fire performance art is often way too fast for the slowest amongst us. We can't get everyone to appreciate Robin Williams' humor until they can slow him down to a 78 rpm record speed and keep his voice sounding the same instead of like it's been mixed with thick maple syrup.

That might happen someday. So you hang in there cupcake! :D&-=

[LollieDotCom]

I'd like to thank HPee for getting my heart rate up with the headline of this article. Nothing like a good scare first thing in the morning! Especially when the news isn't so bad after all. Whew!!!!

Robin Williams, remember that women show affection with unsolicited advice.... and with that said.... Robin, how often do you work out? How much broccoli and spinach are you eating daily? To all three of those answers, my reply is, well that's not enough!!

Broccoli is the fountain of youth. Four servings of broccoli with one serving of classico roasted red pepper alfredo is a 180 calorie, 8 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, low salt.... delicious meal. Get with Dr. Oz, Oprah's heart doctor. You get off your hairy butt and you get busy, buster! We love you and we like you best alive and healthy.

Now I'm going to go read some of these political articles here to calm me down. Thank you for bringing so much laughter to our world. Keep it up. Double intendre intended cause Dr. Oz says it's a health barometer. :D&-=

[AnalyzeIT]

Robin, please take care of yourself - which seems to be exactly what you are attempting to do. Stay well, friend.

[rhettisha]

Correction: The venue in Orlando is called the UCF Arena not the UFC Arena.

[StringOfLights]

You mean it's not the University Florida Central Arena??? lol

[Kelly Austin]

It's the UCF Arena.

[Tullamore7]

Williams is brilliant, and a good person too. I wish him well!

[Chapmanp2]

Tina Fey said "boogers".­.. I LOVE boogers!!!