Rodney Dangerfield Spent Thanksgiving In The Hospital

Posted Monday, November 26, 2001 at 11:03 AM Central

by Heather Koehler

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield admitted himself to Cedars Sinai hospital on Thanksgiving Day (and his 80th birthday) after experiencing chest pains. After testing, the actor reportedly suffered a mild heart attack.

The Back To School student will be going through several tests on today to identify which arteries are blocked, if any.

This isn't Mr. No Respect's first bout with heart problems. Rodney underwent a double-bypass heart surgery in March 2000 and three months later an aneurysm sent him to the OR again.

His publicist says he still has his sense of humor and should be home by mid-week.