Hang in there, Bob Barker! The legendary host of The Price Is Right was hospitalized again this past Sunday, November 18, due to severe back pain. This marks his second hospitalization in less than a month, and it's certainly had fans of the beloved TV personality concerned.
Bob's Recent Trip to the Hospital
Bob's manager confirmed the news to Entertainment Tonight, explaining that the 94-year-old was taken by ambulance from his home to Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. The cause? Persistent back pain that just wouldn't let up. As for Bob's current condition, his manager reassured fans that he's "awake, alert, and improving," though he's experiencing some ups and downs along the way.
A Pattern of Health Setbacks
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time Bob has faced health challenges in recent weeks. Just a few weeks prior, in late October, Bob was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA after dealing with an "increased level of pain." Two weeks before that, he even suffered a non-emergency back injury at his home, which certainly added to the growing list of concerns for his fans.
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Following his health scare last month, his manager provided an update, saying, "He's awake and alert. He's resting and going through evaluations. It was a painful and difficult process just to get him into a private vehicle. We decided it would be easier and better for him to use an ambulance." It's clear that his team is doing everything possible to ensure his comfort and recovery.
Looking Back at Past Health Struggles
Bob has faced numerous health hurdles over the years. Back in June 2017, he was hospitalized after a fall that left him with a head injury. "He hit the back of his head and decided it would be wise to go to the ER and get checked out," his rep told ET at the time. Thankfully, the visit was brief, with Bob spending just a couple of hours at the hospital before heading home.
Bob Barker is picked up by ambulance and taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on October 22, 2018.
It’s no secret that Bob has dealt with a string of health issues throughout the years. From a minor stroke back in 1991 to a stroke and hospitalization in 2002, followed by prostate surgery just a few months later, Bob's health journey has been a long and challenging one. He's even undergone surgery to correct a blockage in his carotid artery, and he's battled skin cancer in the past.
Here's hoping Bob makes a speedy recovery and feels well enough to surprise us all with a guest appearance on The Price Is Right soon! Wouldn't that be something special?
