Michaels suffers brain hemorrhage
Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
Joann Mignano, Michaelsí New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazineís website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache. The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas. Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery ìhas taken its toll,î doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trumpís NBC competitive reality show, ìThe Celebrity Apprentice.î For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the showís male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
Trump said in a statement Friday that he was ìdeeply saddenedì to hear of Michaelsí condition.
ìHeís a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine,î Trump said.
Before joining ìThe Celebrity Apprentice,î Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1ís lusty reality dating series ìRock of Loveì from 2007 to 2009. For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition ìNashville Starî in 2007.
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