Bo Diddley suffers heart attack
Bo Diddley
Rock pioneer is in stable condition
Bo Diddley suffered a heart attack during a medical check-up in a Florida hospital and is now in stable condition, his spokeswoman said today (August 28).
The 78-year-old rock pioneer felt ill during his checkup at North Florida Regional Medical Center, and was transferred to the emergency room where the heart attack occurred.
He then underwent a surgical procedure to help the blood flow to his heart, reports Reuters.
Diddley, whose real name is Ellas Bates, has been ailing in recent months. He suffered a stroke in May that impaired his ability to speak, and has lost toes to diabetes.
The rhythm guitar style he pioneered has influenced several major rock bands, including The Rolling Stones and U2.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
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The 78-year-old rock pioneer felt ill during his checkup at North Florida Regional Medical Center, and was transferred to the emergency room where the heart attack occurred.
He then underwent a surgical procedure to help the blood flow to his heart, reports Reuters.
Diddley, whose real name is Ellas Bates, has been ailing in recent months. He suffered a stroke in May that impaired his ability to speak, and has lost toes to diabetes.
The rhythm guitar style he pioneered has influenced several major rock bands, including The Rolling Stones and U2.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
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