Zsa Zsa Gabor Refuses Leg Amputation Surgery

By Tracey Harrington McCoy Posted Mar 3rd 2011 09:50PM

After being rushed to the hospital on Wednesday when blood flow to her left leg stopped, Zsa Zsa Gabor declined surgery to amputate the leg, the Associated Press reports. Her publicist, John Blanchette, confirmed that the actress will be released from the hospital on Friday.

The Hungarian-American socialite and actress has been ailing since summer 2010. Her right leg was amputated in January because of gangrene, and she was hospitalized last month for high fever, fluid in her lungs and an infection.

Gabor's husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, called ambulances to their Beverly Hills home Wednesday because the 94-year-old former actress was "having issues regarding the blood flow to her left leg." He later told reporters that she has another leg infection.

On Thursday, Von Anhalt said the actress is currently on medication but only has a "50-50 chance" of surviving the next year without surgery.

Gabor has been known for decades for pioneering the act of being "famous merely for being famous," as she's often described. Her best-known role was in 1952's 'Moulin Rouge.'

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Friday 04 March

By Robyn Ann Goldstein

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My dad had both legs amputated at different times. It is very hard work and he did survive for a while. If she has the inner strength, I hope she goes for it. But if she does not, I wish her well.

By JL Bradford

3.4.11

ZSA ZSA, I will pray for you. I certainly hope you can beat the
odds. I can not imagine what it feels like to be told that
infection has spread to the other leg. Amputation is traumatic
for anyone and I hope that you will survive with medication and
perhaps a new break true by next year could take place and make
all the difference. Good luck to you and may God bless you.

By Doc

She would be crazy to let them cut off her leg at this point in her life! Bad enough that she is sick now, imagine what condition she would be in after such a surgery! Sometimes one has to say "enough is enough"!

By doglover81p

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Vigyázz magadra, Zsa Zsa.

Monday 07 March

By Snooz

Zsa Zsa, give them your leg if it means your life! You are now and will still be the elegant woman you are without you leg. It is a hard decision to make, but LADY Zsa Zsa, your life is more important than your looks now. You will always be adored and beautiful. Save your life, your beauty and elegance will always remain, will always be rememberwd, with or without your legs. You have always been a strong woman. Keep your strength and your health and to heck with considering yourself only part of a person without your legs. You are a princess in the eyes of you fans and always will be, whole body or not. Save yourself, you will still always be remembered as a beautiful and elegant woamn.

By Button

Poor Zsa Zsa.... being 94 is not something to be proud of. It's just a shame that they keep her on medications and keep her alive. The next life will be better. This one is not!!!

By codfather

Za Za is funny. Green Acres was a stitch

By Jerry

That wasnt Zsa Zsa, that was her sister, Eva.

By paige

To "m-smith" re "your God did this to her." God made her a beautiful woman who has entertained people for generations. She is very brave to go through this at the age of 92. NONE of us are getting out of this life alive....suffering and death awaits us all and for those who believe as she does...a new life with NO suffering. She's in my prayers.

By vicki

Enough- quit calling ambulances every 2 minutes- there is nothing to be done- call Hospice- let this poor woman die in peace- 94 is a very long life- reality check-people die

By Zandra

Zsa Zsa is for sure in our thoughts!!! I have always liked Zsa Zsa!! She is also known for her role as Minerva on Batman. She had Minerva's mineral spa. The 120th and final episode of Batman. Hugs to you Zsa Zsa!!!!

By Bill

I think the mail order prince should put on a happy face and take Zsa Zsa dancing.

By hsabroker

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ZsaZsa has better sense than the doctors who suggested amputation. At 94 years of age, extreme medical intervention seems unnecessary. God bless you, Zsa Zsa, way to go!

By D;Emidio

NO .....MSmith......My God give her 94 great years of life.

By pyython1

5150, YOU ARE AN ".S."! In fact, so is the reporter who thought 'this' was newsworthy. Let's remember her as she WAS, "DAAHLINKS"! Ge'ez, anyone who can get to be 94 deserves RESPECT, not this type of crap!

By chris

"You should have your pee pee cut off"
Did you really say that?
GREAT JOB trying to bring forth some sanity

By Judy

Bless your heart Zsa Zsa... at 94 or 5, it's time to call it quits. We'll all miss you, but you've had a great run! See you on the other side :)

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