Comedian Kathy Griffin reveals hospitalization after complications from procedure

EntertainmentHealth & Fitness
23 May 2026 • 12:22 AM MYT
The Independent
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Comedian Kathy Griffin reveals hospitalization after complications from procedure

  • Comedian Kathy Griffin revealed she spent a night in the hospital due to complications from a colonoscopy procedure.
  • Griffin shared the health update on Instagram, assuring fans she is now home and recovering with her dogs.
  • She lightheartedly described the incident as a “not so tech savvy update” and acknowledged the unsexy nature of the procedure.
  • Colonoscopy screenings are vital for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer, a highly treatable disease.
  • This health scare follows Griffin's previous public battles with Stage 1 lung cancer, from which she is now cancer-free, and a hysterectomy for pre-cancerous cells.

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