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Kathy Griffin Hospitalized Post-Colonoscopy After Recent Hysterectomy

5/22/2026

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On May 21, comedian Kathy Griffin (65) said she spent a night in the hospital after colonoscopy complications.
She announced a hysterectomy on April 7 that removed her uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries for a precancerous condition.
In August 2021 she had half of her left lung removed for stage-1 lung cancer, with doctors optimistic.

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On May 21, comedian Kathy Griffin (65) said she spent a night in the hospital after colonoscopy complications.
She announced a hysterectomy on April 7 that removed her uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries for a precancerous condition.
In August 2021 she had half of her left lung removed for stage-1 lung cancer, with doctors optimistic.