Julie Newmar proved that she really does have nine lives, as the showbiz legend and live-action “Catwoman” survived a near-fatal heart attack that struck without warning…
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Julie Newmar proved that she really does have nine lives, as the live-action "Catwoman" survived a near-fatal heart attack that struck without warning!
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The legendary stage and screen actress —
who's won generations of fans alongside
Adam West in the '60s "Batman" series — woke up in agony at 3 a.m. on April 21. “I knew something was wrong,” the still-stunning 84-year-old said, “and pushed 911.” Julie was suffering from an acute myocardial infarction — but a pair of real-life super- heroes rushed to her rescue.
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The legendary stage and screen actress —
who's won generations of fans alongside
Adam West in the '60s "Batman" series — woke up in agony at 3 a.m. on April 21. “I knew something was wrong,” the still-stunning 84-year-old said, “and pushed 911.” Julie was suffering from an acute myocardial infarction — but a pair of real-life super- heroes rushed to her rescue.
“Shortly,” said the star, “two beautiful men showed up, ran some tests and took me to St. Johns Hospital. When I arrived, a very sweet doctor took immediate measures by putting in a stent and ... well, saved my life!”
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The delicate operation done by cardiologist Dr. Steven Levine lasted 40 minutes, unblocking her clogged blood flow and giving her a second chance at life! “Until then,” noted the actress and inventor,“the pain had been intense.
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Julie was already a showbiz legend before "Batman," stealing the show as backwood beauty "Stupefyin' Jones" in the Broadway and film musicals of
Al Capp's "Lil' Abner" comic strip. She'd also given a Tony Award-winning performance in the 1958 Broadway sex farce "The Marriage-Go-Round."
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Sadly, Julie’s co-star Adam West
died last year at 88 from leukemia. But Julie is still purring — thanks to what she calls “a miracle of loving hands,” adding: “Although my body isn’t doing any pirouettes at the moment, my brain still can. I’m so grateful for the outpouring of love from fans and the social media community!”
Julie Newmar proved that she really does have nine lives, as the live-action "Catwoman" survived a near-fatal heart attack that struck without warning!
Photo credit: Getty/Files
The legendary stage and screen actress —
who's won generations of fans alongside
Adam West in the '60s "Batman" series — woke up in agony at 3 a.m. on April 21. “I knew something was wrong,” the still-stunning 84-year-old said, “and pushed 911.” Julie was suffering from an acute myocardial infarction — but a pair of real-life super- heroes rushed to her rescue.
Photo credit: Getty Images
“Shortly,” said the star, “two beautiful men showed up, ran some tests and took me to St. Johns Hospital. When I arrived, a very sweet doctor took immediate measures by putting in a stent and ... well, saved my life!”
The delicate operation done by cardiologist Dr. Steven Levine lasted 40 minutes, unblocking her clogged blood flow and giving her a second chance at life! “Until then,” noted the actress and inventor,“the pain had been intense.
Julie was already a showbiz legend before "Batman," stealing the show as backwood beauty "Stupefyin' Jones" in the Broadway and film musicals of
Al Capp's "Lil' Abner" comic strip. She'd also given a Tony Award-winning performance in the 1958 Broadway sex farce "The Marriage-Go-Round."
Photo credit: Getty Images
Sadly, Julie’s co-star Adam West
died last year at 88 from leukemia. But Julie is still purring — thanks to what she calls “a miracle of loving hands,” adding: “Although my body isn’t doing any pirouettes at the moment, my brain still can. I’m so grateful for the outpouring of love from fans and the social media community!”
Photo credit: Getty Images