Sir Paul McCartney: 'I didn't have a heart operation'
Ex-Beatles man rejects media reports that he had surgery
Sir Paul McCartney has corrected recent media reports that he had heart surgery over the festive period.
On January 2 The Sun newspaper claimed that McCartney had a coronary angioplasty. They quoted “a source” as saying: “It was all very routine, but any work on your heart is a big deal.”
However, writing on his website, the legendary songwriter explained that he did not have surgery. He wrote that he had tests for a “minor irregularity” which he was assured was “fine”.
“The media have only just recently reported an exaggerated version of this and that is why people have been asking me if I am OK,” he said.
“I would like to thank all of you and my friends and relatives for your concern and I'm very happy to put your minds at rest.”
The star added: “I have secretly been enjoying all the sympathy.”
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On January 2 The Sun newspaper claimed that McCartney had a coronary angioplasty. They quoted “a source” as saying: “It was all very routine, but any work on your heart is a big deal.”
However, writing on his website, the legendary songwriter explained that he did not have surgery. He wrote that he had tests for a “minor irregularity” which he was assured was “fine”.
“The media have only just recently reported an exaggerated version of this and that is why people have been asking me if I am OK,” he said.
“I would like to thank all of you and my friends and relatives for your concern and I'm very happy to put your minds at rest.”
The star added: “I have secretly been enjoying all the sympathy.”
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