Eminem is recovering from a bout with pneumonia that sent him to
the hospital. "Over the holidays, Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, was
under doctor's care at a Detroit-area hospital for complications
due to pneumonia," the rapper's publicist, Dennis Dennehy, said
Tuesday. "He has since been released and is doing well recovering
at home."
Eminem's illness first was reported by celebrity Web site
TMZ.com.
Eminem, 35, rose to stardom thanks to a number of best-selling
CDs, personal lyrics and a starring role in the hit 2002 film "8
Mile."
He has won Grammys, including best rap album for "The Slim Shady
LP," "The Marshall Mathers LP" and "The Eminem Show," as well as an
Oscar for the song "Lose Yourself" from "8 Mile."
(China Daily/Agencies January 9, 2008)