What Happened to Heather McDonald? Comedian Hospitalized After Collapsing Onstage
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According to TMZ, Heather McDonald collapsed on stage while performing on February 6 at her comedy show in Tempe, Arizona. Despite trying her best, the 51-year-old comedian could only deliver one joke before she fainted.
“So I’m in the hospital emergency room. I look weird.” The comedian, 51, posted a video taken from her hospital bed on Instagram Stories that apologized for her condition.
“I Did One Joke And I Felt Dizzy”
After she stood up and told a joke, McDonald immediately felt dizzy. After pointing to her bruised and swollen eye, she said, “I feel so bad.”
She was also taken to the hospital after hitting her head during the fall, according to TMZ. A first-aid nurse from the audience claimed to have run onto the stage to help the young woman. She was then treated by paramedics who had arrived at the venue.
An eyewitness told the outlet that audience members initially thought it was a joke. But realized she needed medical attention rapidly.
“I have been vaccinated, double vaccinated, boosted, shot with flu, shingles shot, and haven’t gotten COVID,” she said just moments before the fall.
Then she promised, “Tempe, I will be back.” She said that she never ever fainted in her life.
Who is Heather McDonald?
Heather Ann McDonald is a comedian, author, and actress from California. Her best-known role was as a guest on Chelsea Handler’s E Chelsea Lately show. Over 1100 episodes of the show were written by McDonald, who also served as a writer.
McDonald was also a performer on many occasions. Additionally, she served as a writer on the spinoff series, After Lately, and appeared in several episodes.
In addition to Heather McDonald’s two stand-up specials, Juicy Scoop on Amazon Prime and I Don’t Mean to Brag on Netflix, Heather McDonald also has a number of collaborations.
Additionally, the University of Southern California alumna has gained 16 acting credits. She has gained credits from her one-time appearances in shows like Fraiser, Malcolm in the Middle, Drake & Josh, and others. Her other television credits include All About S*x and Hollywood Today Live on TLC.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
