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Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been rushed to the hospital for emergency heart surgery.
The 72-year-old was taken to Bellevue Hospital from Rikers Island in New York City on Sunday night after reporting chest pains, ABC News reported.
‘Mr. Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital last night due to several medical conditions. ‘We can confirm that Mr. Weinstein had a procedure and surgery on his heart today,’ Weinstein’s representatives Craig Rothfeld and Juda Engelmayer said.
They added: ‘As we have extensively stated before, Mr. Weinstein suffers a plethora of significant health issues that need ongoing treatment. We are grateful to the executive team at the New York City Department of Correction and Rikers Island for acting swiftly in taking him to Bellevue Hospital. ‘
Weinstein, who has denied having any non-consensual sexual encounters with anyone, was found guilty on rape charges in February 2020.
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