September 5, 2007 10:40

Bo Diddley released from hospital

Singer leaves after suffering a heart attack

Bo Diddley has left hospital today (September 5) after suffering a heart attack .

As previously reported the legend suffered the attack during a medical check-up in a Florida hospital last week.

Doctors are working to improve his blood flow.

Spokeswoman Susan Clary said: “With his health greatly improved, Diddley is happy to be home with his family and away from the hospital food."

Diddley suffered a stroke in May that impaired his ability to speak and had previously lost toes to diabetes, reports BBC News.