‘Golden Girls’ star Rue McClanahan

Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is recovering from heart bypass surgery. Get the details on Rue McClanahan’s recovery below.

Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan underwent open heart surgery this past week on Tuesday. The former star of the 80’s hit show, that ran for seven years, is said to be doing excellent.

McClanahan, who played the feisty Blanche Devereaux for years, underwent surgery in a New York hospital after discovering heart problems at a previous doctors appointment for her knee. She is said to be doing “very, very well.”

Rue recently released a statement about her boring recovery! A survivor of breast cancer as well, the seventy-five year old just wants to get back to work on her current tribute at the Castro Theatre in San Fransico.

“Unfortunately, my doctor has laid down the law, and I’m currently in the hospital having some maintenance on the old ticker,” she said. “Trust me, I’d much rather be in San Francisco having fun and being adored by all of you.”

A close firend of the longtime actress also released a statement saying that “She’s going to be great and up and entertaining us all very shortly.”

See video of the Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan below.