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Julianne Moore underwent an emergency appendectomy in 2015 shortly after completing 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 2.' But that didn't stop her readily promoting the film around the world.
No sooner had he signed on to appear in 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year,' Zac Efron was taken to the hospital with suspected appendicitis. Filming had been scheduled for May 2008, but was postponed until after the actor had his appendix removed and fully recovered.
In 2013, Elton John had to cancel a show in London's Hyde Park after an inflamed appendix threatened to rupture. It was subsequently removed, with the singer learning later that he could have died had it burst.
Ashley Judd was filming 'Helen' in 2007 when she was diagnosed with appendicitis. Shooting was postponed when she had to have the troublesome appendage removed.
The CNN anchor was rushed to the hospital in 2014, where he underwent an emergency appendectomy.
Kelly Clarkson had her appendix removed shortly after hosting the 2019 Billboard Music Awards ceremony.
Musician John Mayer put on hold touring with his band Dead & Company in 2017 after an emergency appendectomy. The band, formed in 2015, includes former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann.
Rising to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of 'American Idol' at age 17, Jordin Sparks was 19 when she had her appendix out.
Julianne Hough likened her condition to that of being stabbed, such was the intensity of the pain. However, it was endometriosis that was causing her so much grief, the scar tissue of which had started to spread to her appendix. In 2008 it was successfully removed, though the entertainer is still receiving treatment for her original diagnosis.
Lance Bass underwent a appendectomy in 2017. The singer later joked that he is "one appendix lighter."
In 2010, Poison front man and guitarist Bret Michaels ended up in the ER after his appendix almost burst while the band were performing on stage. Surgeons subsequently performed a appendectomy.
Ireland Baldwin was rushed to the hospital in 2015 after suffering intense stomach pain only to have an inflamed appendix removed. The model and actress is the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.
Australian singer-songwriter and musician Ashton Irwin of the band 5 Seconds of Summer apparently cheated death in 2014 after worsening appendicitis could have killed him had he not missed a flight. His appendix was near to bursting, and had that happened while he was in the air doctors believe he would have died. Instead, it was removed in time at a Sydney hospital.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr had his tonsils removed in 1964, and missed joining his band mates on several tour dates while he recovered. Meanwhile, Jimmie Nichol was recruited as a temporary replacement. He played a total of eight shows until Starr rejoined the group in Melbourne, Australia.
Josh Groban's career was nearly cut short in 2002 by tonsillitis. The singer opted for a tonsillectomy and underwent the surgery, but fortunately with no lasting effect to his voice.
Singer and actress Demi Lovato had her tonsils removed in 2013 after suffering chronic tonsillitis for many years.
A member of the British girl group Little Mix, Perrie Edwards had her tonsils removed in 2012, a procedure that left her in considerable discomfort. In fact, she summed it up on social media quite succinctly: "Getting your tonsils taken out sucks! #SORE."
Pink turned red in 2012 after the singer underwent surgery to have her gallbladder removed. She was admitted to the hospital for what she believed to be stomach flu. She later tweeted progress of her recovery to her legion of fans.
In October 2008, the Dalai Lama underwent surgery in a hospital in New Delhi, India for the removal of multiple pebble-like stones from his gallbladder.
In 2009, guitar god Eric Clapton pulled out of his appearance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert extravaganza in New York City because he had to undergo gallstone removal surgery in London.
Jack Black endured the misery of gallstones until he decided to have his gallbladder removed in 2003. The actor, comedian, and musician revealed that he'd been suffering the condition since he was 16 years old.
Royalty, too, have their moments. Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark underwent surgery to have a gallstone removed in 2004, shortly after her marriage to Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark.
Country music singer Toby Keith had his gallbladder removed in 2012 after suffering considerable pain for some months prior.
Even the fittest and healthiest can sometimes succumb to gallbladder trouble. Rosemary Conley, the English businesswoman, author, and broadcaster on exercise and health, whose 1988 book 'The Hip & Thigh Diet' sold more than two million copies, had hers removed in 1993.
Sources: (Ranker) (Music Times) (Health Care Zone)
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Scottish comedian Billy Connolly, affectionately known as "The Big Yin," underwent a procedure in 2014 to have gallstones removed. He previously underwent surgery as part of his treatment for prostate cancer, which was deemed a success.
The legendary screen icon underwent an appendectomy in 1952, and had her gallbladder removed in 1961. The scars were subsequently "removed" from the star's body post-production after photo shoots, and in outtakes from 'Something's Got to Give,' her unfinished 1962 movie.
In March 2020, Portia de Rossi was rushed to the hospital for an emergency surgery to deal with appendicitis. Appendicitis is quite a common condition in which the lining of the appendix gets blocked and causes intense inflammation and pain. If not removed quickly, it runs of the risk of bursting!
Swedish DJ Avicci, real name Tim Bergling, had his gallbladder removed in 2014 after developing severe abdominal pains before a gig in Miami, Florida. Sadly on April 20, 2018, the troubled record producer and musician killed himself in Muscat, Oman.
Quite a few celebrities have had their appendix taken out, or their tonsils removed. Some have even said goodbye to the gallbladder, or at least have had gallstones taken care of. Fortunately, these are fairly common and relatively simple medical procedures to carry out, and our favorite film stars, singers, and entertainers are back up on their feet as fast as you can say, "Pass me the scalpel."
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Lindsay Lohan was diagnosed with appendicitis back in 2007 while shooting the film 'I Know Who Killed Me.' Production was halted while the actress underwent a appendectomy.
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Quite a few celebrities have had their appendix taken out, or their tonsils removed. Some have even said goodbye to the gallbladder, or at least have had gallstones taken care of. Fortunately, these are fairly common and relatively simple medical procedures to carry out, and our favorite film stars, singers, and entertainers are back up on their feet as fast as you can say, "Pass me the scalpel."
Click through this gallery and find out which stars have had bit parts removed.