Roseanne Barr Reveals Doctor Found ‘Damaged’ Heart, Fears Surgery Death Category Icon

Roseanne Barr disclosed on her podcast that her doctor discovered she has a “damaged” heart, preventing her from getting desired cosmetic surgery. The 73-year-old actress explained she wanted “one of those ponytail facelifts” but was told to get her heart examined first. “I’m so pissed because I’m like, ‘I need a new doctor,’” Barr stated, expressing frustration about medical checkups. She fears dying during surgery, telling guest Shannon Hughey, “I would rather not get ready for any sort of surgery ever again in my life and just get a heart attack or a stroke and then just be put into a home.” Barr described hospice as “the greatest thing ever” because “they know you’re dying and they give you morphine.” The former ABC sitcom star did not elaborate on her heart condition’s specifics. During the podcast episode, she alternated between drinking wine and smoking cigarettes while discussing her health concerns.