Movie Set Effects Prove Dangerous for Mark Wahlberg

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 16th 2009 10:02AM

Mark Wahlberg takes his work seriously, but he took in a little much with his role in 'The Fighter,' according to RadarOnline. The actor was rushed to the hospital Friday after smoke inhalation on the movie set caused breathing difficulty.

"Mark was working on a scene [Thursday night] where a smoke machine was being used for atmosphere and apparently he breathed in too much smoke," a source told the site.

"When he woke up Friday morning he was gasping for breath so he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he was put on a breathing device that helped clear his lungs."

Wahlberg was treated and released on Friday. He was back on set that same day. Wahlberg will appear in 'The Fighter' with Christian Bale and Amy Adams.

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Sunday 16 August

By sdubbz

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I'm not really a fan of Mark Wahlberg's movies that much ( except for The Departed )...but I wish you well Mark. Entourage RULES!

Tuesday 18 August

By Pat

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I am not a real big fan either, but I hope he gets better soon. I know that nothing is scarier than not being able to breathe..You think you are dying..

PHN

Monday 17 August

By Ernest

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Mark Wahlberg (AKA: MARKY MARK) Rapper turned actor. Mark and Ice cube are rappers that turn out to be very successful players in the movie industry. I like Wahlberg movies, they are always action pack.

By Gina

Here's to best wishes for Mark's recovery! A speedy one!He is one of the best actors around and I can't wait to see his new movie! I met him once and he was such a sweetheart! I doubt a little smoke can keep him down! LOL Take care!

By Richard

Mark was awesome in Shooter.

By Anderson Whitely

Love Mark!!! Feel better guy. I'm a fan!

By Vanshe

Be careful Mark. You fine specimen of a man. I was just watching Shooter on cable last night. I love Mark Wahlberg.

By mboz

Shooter is an excellent flick!!

By Mike

Wahlberg is Ok. I'm going way back, I liked him in "Basketball Diaries" and "Fear". He is pretty good in The Departed too. He's a tough dude, he'll be fine, he's already back on set with the movie, in which I'm not surprised.

By Candy Jones

If Mark's name is on a movie I'm watching it. He's great. And I'm 73 yrs. young. How do you like that?

By denise

glad your feeling better mark and figures you were back to work the same day.......what an actor, cant wait to see this movie!

congrats on your wedding also

By Jay

OK, "The Shooter" is about one of the very best movies Mark Wahlberg has made, I don't get tired of that one. in fact I find it very interesting more so each viewing...but I guess it would help if your interested in shooting sports and gun's in general? which I am!!

By ed

hate markey mark and his funky bunch him and his boy band brother new kids on the bloke ya right they both give boston a bad name may be he will stop riding clony's coat tail's too bad he did not blow up all 5 foot 2 of him

By Patrick

What was the movie where he was one of 4 brothers, 2 white and 2 black and some thugs killed their Mom? Iliked it alot and Mark was very no-nonsene in that one.

By DALE

IT WAS CALLED FOUR BROTHER'S

By Tex

YES - Four Bros. -that's when I became a fan.

By nalguy5

Dude looks like a lady!

By ekh

That fall caused Aerosmith to cancel the rest of their plagued tour. My husband, son and I spent 600.00 on 3 tickets to see them in Dallas Texas. The show was AWFUL! Tyler spent half of his time either off stage or with his back to the fans! Joe Perry spent more time playing guitar and singing to stretch out time. And they had a substitue BASS player. My son plays bass and would have done a better job!!! ZZ-TOP the opener for the show, was actually BETTER! But....we paid all of that money to SEE AND HEAR Aerosmith as a group! Not to mention we travelled 4 hours, plus food, gas, hotel and t-shirts. We've seen them every decade since the 70's and can honestly say that we can't believe they have the GAUL to charge what they do, then put on a half ass show!!! I'm sure those who paid to see them at Sturgis and those who arrived just hours before the concerts that were cancelled last minute, also feel just as ripped off as we do! I'm glad he is ok, but we will NEVER spend our hard earned money to see them again. NOT EVER. If you can't keep your concert dates, keep yourself healthy enough to get out there and do your job, then DON'T TOUR and certainly dont' CHARGE the prices you do for tickets!!!

By heidi

He is a lousy actor i really dont care what happens to him.

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