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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

Jimmy Kimmel says ‘tough’ 7-year-old son had open heart surgery for third time

Getty Images / @JimmyKimmel via Instagram

Jimmy Kimmel has praised his “brave” son after the seven-year-old underwent open heart surgery for the third time.

The late-night talk show host, 56, told fans that his son – who was born with a rare congenital heart condition – had undergone cardiac surgery in a post shared on social media dedicated to his family and the staff at the hospital where Billy was treated.

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