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Bo Diddley Suffers Heart Attack!

Though he is resting comfortably now, Bo Diddley, the renowned singer-guitarist, suffered a heart attack recently after the 78 year old performer had complained of dizziness and nausea during a routine medical check-up with his physician on Friday, August 24. According to Diddley’s publicist, the performer was taken to North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville to have a stent implanted to improve the blood flow to his heart and the hospital in which he is resting in stable condition currently is located near the musician’s home in north central Florida, in the town of Archer.

According to Diddley’s publicist, Diddley is in stable condition in the cardiac care unite after having spent the entire weekend in intensive care. It was said that Diddley is conscious but that his situation is “very serious.”

All of this comes after Diddley was hospitalized in Nebraska last May after suffering a stroke during his performances in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was soon transferred to Florida after this incident, and fans undoubtedly are hoping for his swift recovery. After all, Bo Diddley has been a beloved figure for years, ever since he topped the R&B charts with “Bo Diddley” in 1955, following this hit up with other hits including “Who Do You Love,” “Before You Accuse Me,” “Mona” and “I’m a Man.” With his black glasses and low-slung guitar, Diddley has been an icon in the music industry for years and fans are ready and willing to announce the immense skill and talent that the performer possesses. For more information on Bo Diddley make sure you keep an eye out on stubhub.com!