Publicist: Robin Williams to Undergo Heart Surgery
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Robin Williams will be resting for a week after experiencing shortness of breath. (AP)
Robin Williams' publicist says the comedian needs heart surgery and must cancel the remainder of his one-man show, Weapons of Self-Destruction.
Diane Rosen said in a news release Thursday that Williams needs an aortic valve replacement.
The 57-year-old Williams says he is "touched by everyone's support and well wishes."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The comedian and actor had canceled four shows in Florida this week after experiencing shortness of breath.
The 80-city tour is expected to resume in the fall.