What Famous people had appendicitis?
Celebrities who have had appendicitis include:
- The Weeknd: The Canadian singer-songwriter underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis in 2015, while on tour in Chicago.
- David Ortiz: The former Boston Red Sox designated hitter had appendicitis surgery in 2016, which sidelined him for a few weeks during the season.
- Ellen DeGeneres: The popular talk show host was hospitalized for appendicitis in 2009, and had to cancel several episodes of her show while recovering.
- Elton John: The iconic musician had appendicitis surgery in 2008, shortly before he was scheduled to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The surgery forced him to postpone his concert.
- Nicole Kidman: The Australian actress had her appendix removed in 1996, during filming for the movie "Paws".
- John Mayer: The musician underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis in 2011.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar: The actress had appendicitis surgery in 2003, while filming the movie "The Grudge".
- Katie Holmes: The actress had appendicitis surgery in 2004.
- Miley Cyrus: The singer had surgery in 2008 for appendicitis shortly before she was to begin her international Best of Both Worlds Tour.