Star Jones Recovering Postsurgery

Former View cohost heads in for heart procedure shortly before her 48th birthday

By Brandi Fowler Mar 21, 2010 12:00 AMTags
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Star Jones is on the road to recovery after undergoing cardiac surgery last week at a New York City hospital.

The procedure was reportedly a scheduled follow-up to a previous surgery Jones had after she developed a thoracic tumor nearly 30 years ago.  

"On Wednesday, March 17th, a pre-planned cardiac surgery was performed on Star Jones," a rep for Jones said in a statement to People. "The procedure was successful and she is recovering well with her family. Star is grateful for everyone's thoughts and prayers".

The former View host, who previously had gastric bypass surgery in 2003, was in high spirits earlier this week, tweeting:  "It's clear that God is trying to tell me something…& I plan to listen. My birthday is in 10 days…so I'm giving myself a special gift…"

Jones will celebrate her 48th birthday on Wednesday.

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