James Garner undergoes surgery after stroke

[Kadie]

James Garner undergoes surgery after stroke
By Steve Gorman
59 minutes ago


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor James Garner, best known for starring in the classic television series "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files," underwent surgery this week after suffering a minor stroke, his spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Garner, 80, who built a six-decade career playing ruggedly charming, good-natured anti-heroes, suffered a stroke at home last Friday and was admitted to a Los Angeles-area hospital, publicist Jennifer Allen said.

The actor underwent surgery on Sunday, and his prognosis following the operation was described as "very positive," Allen said, adding that Garner's vital signs were good and that he was conscious and "responsive."

Allen said Garner was expected to be discharged from the hospital soon, but she had no further details about the circumstances of Garner's stroke or his condition.

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[graywarrior]

1. Damn. He's been dealing with a bad heart for a long time.

[The Straight Story]

2. So he didn't go through surgery before the stroke?

Just for fun? ;)

Glad he is doing ok. A lot of memories of him. Which I guess means I am getting (or am) old.

[Warpy]

9. The generally don't do the angiogram until after a TIA

at the very least. Carotid ultrasounds allow them to visualize the blood flow in the left carotid and the right external carotid, but the right internal carotid must be visualized by an angiogram.

They generally don't do the surgery unless an angiogram has shown at least 95% blockage because it's still one of the higher risk surgeries.

My guess is that if he's had a stroke, it was a mild one with a good chance of full recovery if they're discharging him home instead of rehab.

[lonestarnot]

3. Ahhhhh. One of my favorite stars. Hope he continues to recover.

[Octafish]

4. Get better quick, Rockfish!

You are the Man!

[mth44sc]

5. Gandy

is that you?

James Garner has always been one of my very very favorites!

[Octafish]

10. No, it's me Angel!

"Martin. Angel Martin. M-A-R-T-I-N. Lieutenant."

[mth44sc]

16. I shoulda known

by lookin' at the avator :-)

[peekaloo]

42. Dang it Jimmy ya folded quicker than a paper bag.

Angel was a great supporting character.

Get well soon Mr. Garner, you be loved.

[Contrary1]

6. C'mon , James Scott Baumgarner; AKA: Bret Maverick

You can make it. You have been one of my idols since 1957. Good vibes for you James.
You have given me 5 decades of enjoyment.

[seabeyond]

7. i like him.... the best to him. and... he is probably even a republican

lol, wink.

[Kadie]

8. LOL - Although Garner is a lifelong liberal Democrat, his best friend is a conservative Republican.

Date of Birth
7 April 1928, Norman, Oklahoma, USA


Birth Name
James Scott Baumgarner


Nickname
"Slick" - as a teen


Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)


Mini Biography
The son of an Oklahoma carpet layer, James Garner (born James Baumgarner) dropped out of high school at 16 to join the Merchant Marine. He worked in a variety of jobs and received the Purple Heart when he was wounded during the Korean War.

snip...
Although Garner is a lifelong liberal Democrat, his best friend is a conservative Republican.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001258/bio

[seabeyond]

17. just a guess. lol. he is old and white and has money. and male. tend to lean right

and after all the attacks on relatively good people when they die (thinking heston).... that is all

but it is good to hear he was a dem. i do like the guy

[XOKCowboy]

33. Liberal Democrat and an Ex-Okie! My kinda guy.

I'd forgotten that he was born in OK..

Sounds like someone else I know!

[lonestarnot]

11. No fucking way!

What the fuck is up with you?

[seabeyond]

18. geez relax. didnt put that i KNOW, or that he IS.... i obviously put it as a guess

lordy

[lonestarnot]

Can you tell I hate piglicons? I mean could you get a clue about that?

:evilgrin: peace seabeyond.

[seabeyond]

28. lol lol. n/t

[lonestarnot]

25. Can you tell I hate piglicons? I mean could you get a clue about that?

:evilgrin: peace seabeyond.

[fishwax]

14. not only a democrat, but a rather liberal one

He's donated to Wellstone, Kucinich, and even Bernie Sanders, among others. I've read a number of interviews with him that have turned towards politics, and he's always come off to me not only as liberal, but as particularly thoughtful and engaging.

[seabeyond]

19. i didnt know and i really really like the guy. even IF he was a repug

lol.

but thanks for info. i appreciate.

[bullwinkle428]

21. Here's his contributions track record, for any doubters -

http://newsmeat.com/celebrity_political_donations/James_Garner.php

[blondeatlast]

12. Love the guy--he always reminded me of my father, who he bore some resemblance

to both physically and in manner. One of my very earliest memories was watching "Maverick" with the whole family around the Zenith!

I survived a TIA and the risly surgery (yes, even at my young age), may he do the same.

Here's to you, Jim. :toast:

[Ilsa]

13. I love James Garner! Great presence, and totally enjoyable.

Seems so sweet and a "real guy". Wish I could send a card or email. Anyone know where? (Never mind. I got it.)

[goclark]

15. Is Jennifer Gardner his daughter? nt

[SoCalDem]

36. nope n/t

[magellan]

20. Does anyone else remember the Polaroid commercials with him and Mariette Hartley?

They were a great comedy team. Even as a kid I loved him in the Rockford Files.

Get well soon, Mr. Garner!

[lpbk2713]

22. I just found something on IMDB that surprised me.

They made over 300 Polaroid commercials. The ads were so successful that Hartley
had a t-shirt printed with the message "I am not James Garner's wife" on it.

[magellan]

24. LOL!

I seem to recall that story. I didn't realize there were that many commercials, but I do remember they were oft looked forward to in our house.

[proud2BlibKansan]

23. yes those were great commercials

[progressoid]

29. Ya, like this one...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pEHVbkB28pg

[magellan]

30. Yeah, that isn't one of their better ones

The best, most hilarious commercials were the ones where they got funny digs in at each other. I think that's why so many people thought they were married.

Have to hand it to Polaroid, it's not easy to come up with a winning marketing scheme that sticks the brand name in the minds of the audience, but the Garner & Hartley commercials worked.

[Pastiche423]

26. I've been in love w/James Garner for several decades

Did anyone see him in Notebook? The last scene had me crying and hiccupping and crying and hiccuping.

So glad he's going to be o-kay.

[merh]

27. I love James Garner

One of the best anti-war films ever is one of his films "The Americanization of Emily".

Lt. Cmdr. Charles E. Madison: I'm not sentimental about war. I see nothing noble in widows.

Lt. Cmdr. Charles E. Madison: War isn't hell at all. It's man at his best; the highest morality he's capable of. It's not war that's insane, you see. It's the morality of it. It's not greed or ambition that makes war: it's goodness. Wars are always fought for the best of reasons: for liberation or manifest destiny. Always against tyranny and always in the interest of humanity. So far this war, we've managed to butcher some ten million humans in the interest of humanity. Next war it seems we'll have to destroy all of man in order to preserve his damn dignity. It's not war that's unnatural to us, it's virtue. As long as valor remains a virtue, we shall have soldiers. So, I preach cowardice. Through cowardice, we shall all be saved.

Get well soon, Mr. Garner!

.

[Garbo 2004]

34. Yes! Script by Paddy Chayefsky, who also wrote "Network." nt

[PassingFair]

40. I love him too.

:cry:

Hope he pulls through this.

[1]

31. i love James Garner too...

get well, James Garner.

you are so funny. so sexy. such a great actor.

so perfect, James Garner!

please get well...

[XOKCowboy]

32. He's 80?

Good Luck Jim. I've been a fan for a long time.

[Garbo 2004]

35. Anyone remember "Nichols?" The series before "Rockford." I loved it, but only it lasted one season.

It was a hoot. Many of those involved in that series went on to Rockford.

Best wishes for a full recovery to Mr. Garner.

[VotesForWomen]

37. don't know anything about him, but i love the Rockford Files. hope he has a full recovery.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

38. Get well soon ,Mr. Garner..

I've had a crush on you for over 40 years. He was and is one of my favorite actors. I loved him in Maverck,the Americanization of Emily, The Rockford Files, the movie with Sally Field which escapes me right now, the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, etc.

He always been a favorite of mine..

[SpiralHawk]

39. Ode to Maverick

Who is the tall, dark stranger there?

Maverick is the name.

Ridin’ the trail to who knows where,

Luck is his companion. Gamblin’ is his game.



Smooth as the handle on a gun.

Maverick is the name.

Wild as the wind in Oregon,

Blowin’ up a canyon, easier to tame.



Riverboat, ring your bell. Fare thee well, Annabel.

Luck is the lady that he loves the best.

Natchez to New Orleans. Livin' on jacks and queens

Maverick is a legend of the west.



Riverboat, ring your bell. Fare thee well, Annabel.

Luck is the lady that he loves the best.

Natchez to New Orleans. Livin' on jacks and queens

Maverick is a legend of the west.

Maverick is a legend of the west.

Too many dusty trail towns

Too few and far between

Tired saloons and sawdust-covered floors

Too many one-more-showdowns

And aces over queens

Winning's just a way of keepin' score.



My old Pappy always told me

Your fate is in your hands

Stand pat or draw - it's yours to choose

Luck don't have a thing to do

With how you play the game

Maverick didn't come here to loose.

Maverick didn't come here to loose.

Maverick didn't come here to loose.

[Tesha]

41. "Grand Prix", "Murphy's Romance", "Space Cowboys"... (NT)

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001258/

[happydreams]

43. I loved the Rockfish Files.....

It seemed he spent all of his time trying to get out of messes resulting from his investigations and never made any money. Funny as hell.

[pleah]

44. Love James Garner! 'Support Your Local Sheriff' is

one of my favorite movies! Hope he has a speedy recovery.

[livetohike]

45. The "real" Maverick! Get well James

He's always been one of my favorites :-).