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'24' shuts down for Kiefer Sutherland surgery
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Jack Bauer and "24" have been stopped, temporarily.The clock will stop on production of the FOX series this week so star Kiefer Sutherland can have surgery on a ruptured cyst near one of his kidneys.
Sutherland's publicist, Evelyn Karamanos, tells the Los Angeles Times that the procedure as "minor elective surgery," but adds that he wanted to take care of it now "as a precaution as opposed to six weeks from now when production wraps. He looks forward to returning to work next week."
The week off shouldn't disrupt the airing of "24" on FOX, according to a statement from producer 20th Century Fox TV. The show airs its eighth episode of season 8 on Monday (Feb. 15).
The cyst ruptured earlier in the week, but production on "24" continued through Friday with scenes not involving Sutherland's character, Jack Bauer.
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get well Jack
Get well soon Jack. Without you there is no "24".
That's impressive-Having your entire work shutdown because you take a sick day. Kiefer's very important. Hope he has a quick recovery. Check out his biography, "Kiefer Sutherland: Living Dangerously" available on amazon.com. I enjoyed it
I wish you quick recovery Kiefer.
Jack men,all the best in your surgery.get well now,waitin to grab season eight.
Hey Keifer get well soon. But you know we have to expect these things bc we are living in a world that is full of pain & suffering. We just have to pray and hope for the best.Love "24" its amazing,Jack your character is super cool.I hope there will always be a "24". all the best. PEACE............