Larry the Cable Guy has revealed the health issues that caused him to pause production on his upcoming CBS comedy series.
Videos by Wide Open Country
The 63-year-old actor and comedian, whose real name is Daniel Lawrence Whitney, was hospitalized on the night of Thursday, July 23, due to appendicitis. TMZ was first to report the news.
The "Cars" star underwent surgery on Thursday and was released from the hospital on July 25. He told fans via social media that he is "all good" and recovering at home.
"Getting a lot of messages so just to let ya know I'm all good. I had major stomach pain and turns out I had appendicitis," Larry wrote on X on Sunday, July 26. His appendix "was removed and after 2 days in the hospital I'm home and recovering," the comedian said.
In the same post, the actor joked about his physique while thanking fans for their support.
Larry the Cable Guy in Good Spirits Following Surgery
"Pretty sore but vitals good, my butt looks fantastic and now just taking stool softeners which is giving me an urge to go to my mom's assisted living facility and play bingo with the gals," he wrote on X. "I appreciate all the nice notes."
In a follow-up post on X, Larry wrote, "Just want to thank everyone for reaching out about my appendectomy. You're all so awesome and it's really appreciative."
"I truly have unbelievable great fans and friends," he continued. "It's all so humbling. Sorry I can't get to everyone but I'm high as a kite! lol Thanks always to God for his perfect timing on Thursday."
A rep for the comedian told PEOPLE that production for Larry's upcoming CBS comedy series, American Mayhem, will resume later this month.
"We are rescheduling for later this month," the rep said of the series. "Everything is good."
Variety provided a logline for American Mayhem: "Comedian Larry The Cable Guy brings his signature heartland humor to a fast-paced collection of the funniest and most relatable clips from across the country. With his blue-collar sensibility and deep roots in American culture, Larry brings instant authenticity and comedy to every clip—turning everyday chaos into a celebration of real people, real places, and real American mayhem."
The clip show has an initial weekly order of 52 episodes.
