Williams announces comeback after heart surgery

Robin Williams is returning to the road to finish the stand-up comedy tour he cut short to undergo heart surgery.

Robin Williams is returning to the road to finish the stand-up comedy tour he cut short to undergo heart surgery.

The star prompted fears for his health when he cancelled a string of gigs back in March, complaining of shortness of breath.

He was subsequently hospitalised in Miami, Florida, where doctors advised him to undergo surgery for an aortic valve replacement.

Williams had the operation at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio on March 13 and has spent his time since working on a full recovery.

And now he's desperate to get back on the road to finish the 'Weapons of Self-Destruction' tour.

The new shows will kick off in Indiana in September and wrap up in New Jersey in November.

In a statement, Williams said: "This little break has given me more energy than ever."

He joked: "It's wonderful to have a cow valve. If you don't mind the grazing, it's quite invigorating."

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