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“Saturday Night Live” alum Chris Kattan underwent emergency surgery as he battles severe pneumonia, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
The 52-year-old comedian was rushed to a hospital Sunday after recently being diagnosed with pneumonia.
After Kattan arrived at the hospital, it was determined he needed emergency surgery. According to reports, the operation was a success, and he is set to be released Friday.
A source close to Kattan told Fox News Digital Thursday Kattan is “doing well” and “still on pace to be released tomorrow.”
Kattan’s girlfriend, Maria Libri, shared a photo of herself with the “Undercover Brother” star on Instagram Thursday.
“This sweet, sweet man of mine is on the road to recovery, after a severe pneumonia scare,” she wrote, adding several red heart emojis.
“He is always taking care of us, now it’s our turn to take care of him @chriskattanofficial.”
The comic had been scheduled to perform at two shows Friday at the Market Lounge & Comedy Club in Valparaiso, Indiana. On Wednesday, the comedy club announced the shows had been canceled and shared a statement from Kattan’s representation.
“Due to a medical emergency, Chris has to reschedule his shows this week,” the statement said. “He is currently in the hospital and doing well but won’t be able to be on stage for a few weeks. He deeply apologizes for not being able to make it but can’t wait to come to Indiana on a date to be announced VERY soon!
“If you purchased tickets, they automatically will be transferred to a new date, and if you cannot make it, you will of course be offered a full refund.”
Kattan starred on “SNL” from 1996 to 2003. While competing on “Dancing With the Stars” in 2017, Kattan revealed that he had broken his neck doing a stunt years earlier.
