Gallagher Has a Heart Attack - Again!

I'm so sad to hear about Gallagher's health problems lately. Two weeks ago he had a heart attack, and now he has had another one.

He is only 65 years old and this is his third heart attack in less than a year. He had a heart attack during a performance last year. He had recuperated and planned to go on tour again, but then he had another heart attack two weeks ago. This one was so severe that they put him in a medically induced coma while they treated him. He was released only four days ago from the hospital, and now he has already had another (milder) heart attack.

Gallagher has been on the road doing his act for 32 years and he says he is tired of touring. It seems to be tiring out his body, too. He is now planning to stop the constant touring and just do a few shows once in a while. His manager hopes that he'll tone his act down a bit too so that it will be less of a strain on him physically.

I remember seeing one of Gallagher's live shows when he was in his prime. It was such a hilarious act. He has such a quick wit, and I just love the quirky way his brain works. Of course, the highlight of the performance for many was always the segment where he would make a big mess on stage with all kinds of gags that often coated himself and the first few rows of the audience in various kinds of foodstuffs. This all culminated in Gallagher smashing a watermelon with a giant sledgehammer and raining down watermelon all over the first few rows of the audience.

While that was entertaining, I personally preferred his wordplay and witty remarks. I think if he pared his show down to just that and left out all the physical stuff in order to spare his health, he would still have plenty of fans that would love to see him perform. I know I would enjoy seeing him again.