Former ‘View’ co-host underwent voluntary cardiac surgery one week before her 48th birthday. By Josh Wigler Star Jones Photo: Duffy-Marie Arnoult/ WireImage Television personality Star Jones is recovering from a voluntary cardiac surgery performed Wednesday. Jones, best known for her long-running stint as a co-host on “The View,” underwent treatment as a follow-up to surgery she had 30 years earlier. “On Wednesday, March 17th, a pre-planned cardiac surgery was performed on Star Jones,” representatives for Jones told People magazine in a prepared statement. “This recent surgery is a follow-up to the thoracic surgery she had 30 years ago. The procedure was successful, and she is recovering well with her family. Star is grateful for everyone’s thoughts and prayers.” In the days leading up to her surgery, Jones, 47, hinted about her upcoming plans on Twitter . “It’s clear that God is trying to tell me something and I plan to listen,” she tweeted March 14 in response to a religious service she had attended earlier in the day. “I have a deadline to meet, personal matters to see to and several reasons to celebrate. So starting today, it’s 10 days of focused faith for me.” Following seven days of silence, Jones returned to Twitter on Sunday to thank her fans for their support in light of the surgical procedure. “Thank you for all the good wishes and prayers I feel them all,” she wrote. “By the way who knew ice chips could taste like steak!” Earlier today, Jones addressed the recent passage of health care reform, tweeting : “Can you imagine me trying to recover without health care? Those who voted against it need to [hang] their heads in shame.” Last week’s operation is the latest high-profile medical procedure for Jones, who underwent gastric-bypass surgery in 2003, resulting in a weight loss of 160 pounds. Jones celebrates her 48th birthday on Wednesday.
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Star Jones Recovering After Heart Surgery
