Garrison Keillor Out Of Hospital After Stroke

MINNEAPOLIS -- Humorist Garrison Keillor has been released from Mayo Clinic's Saint Marys Hospital after suffering a minor stroke earlier in the week.

Keillor spokesman David O'Neill released a brief statement Friday night saying Keillor left the Rochester hospital earlier in the evening. O'Neill said Keillor was on his way back to his St. Paul home "and is in great spirits."

The 67-year-old Keillor had said he felt ill on Monday morning and drove himself to a St. Paul hospital, then was transferred to Mayo Clinic.

Keillor said he still plans to start his new season of "A Prairie Home Companion" as scheduled in two weeks. Some 4 million people listen each week to the long-running show on nearly 600 public radio stations in the U.S.

The 67-year-old Keillor had said he felt ill on Monday morning and drove himself to a St. Paul hospital, then was transferred to Mayo Clinic.

Keillor said he still plans to start his new season of "A Prairie Home Companion" as scheduled in two weeks. Some 4 million people listen each week to the long-running show on nearly 600 public radio stations in the U.S.

Comments

[KindAndThoughtful]

I wish him a speedy recovery.

[Json]

Does anyone else think he looks like a cross between Tom Arnold and Michael Moore?

[mrcontinental]

We'll understand three or four weeks or as long as necessary if needed Garrison so don't rush it on our account. Just get well please.

[dzent1]

God Bless You, Mr. Keillor!

[cydRN]

Garison Keillor is an original, brilliant and entertaining American voice. I have enjoyed his broadcasts, columns and books for years. Get well Garrison and listen to your nurses!!

As my lutheran grandma used to say, "You can tell how intelligent a person is by how much you agree with what they're saying". By that measure Keillor is a genius. I always enjoyed his columns on the Bushies and their nonsense.

[DebofMD]

I'm glad he is recovering.

[ChicagoBob]

Garrison Keillor is a national treasure.

I am delighted to hear he is doing well.

Best wishes, Mr. Keillor.

[ibwilliamsi]

Amen.

[lynettema]

Be well, Garrison Keillor. Much love to you and your family.

[Grannyover70]

I have always loved Garrison Keilor. He is a great story teller, Don't have enough of them these days.
Hope you are able to return to your show soon.

[ramal]

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery, Mr. Keillor. "A Prairie Home Companion" is a national treasure.

[skippypicasso]

I've never liked him or his so-called entertainment, but I certainly hope he lives a long and healthy life. I still won't listen to his shtick, but, as they say--different strokes for different folks.

[cplKlyde]

Yea I'm also sorry The Dukes of Hazard is off the air.

[skippypicasso]

It was spelled "Hazzard." And I never really thought about it, but when I get sent to Hell if they give me a choice of what entertainment to be tortured by for all eternity, I will pick Dukes of Hazzard but they'll probably stick me in the PHC Room.

[Tadpole7]

OMG, feel better Garrison. You are in my prayers. :)

[Mystic01]

Get well, Garrison!

[rroy]

Ditto ditto ditto!!I,and this world needs you Garrison.Take care of yourself and stay well!

[Balzac]

Good health to you Mr. Keillor.