Harvey Weinstein, the jailed Hollywood producer, has undergone emergency heart surgery after he was rushed from prison to a hospital in New York.
The 72-year-old, who is serving a rape sentence at Rikers Island prison, was taken to Bellevue Hospital on Monday.
Weinstein underwent pericardiocentesis surgery — a procedure to remove fluid from around the heart and lungs.
Craig Rothfeld, the former filmmaker’s representative, disclosed he is “not in critical condition” but recovering in the intensive care unit.
Rothfeld added that he “is in pain from the procedure and still dealing with several other serious health issues which need to be addressed”.
His lawyers revealed they asked that prison officials immediately move him to Bellevue “based on his complaints to us regarding chest pains”.
Weinstein has battled health issues and has been admitted to hospital multiple times in recent years.
Weinstein remains in custody in New York serving a prison 23-year sentence following a sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles in 2020.
The former filmmaker has been accused by more than 90 women of sexual misconduct. He has, however, denied wrongdoings.
In February 2023, Weinstein was sentenced to 16 more years in prison after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
In 2020, he was stripped of his honorary CBE, which was awarded for his contribution to the British film industry.
The former film producer is expected in court on September 12 for a retrial hearing.
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