Matt Damon Clears Up Billy Bob’s Health Problems

Published October 11th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Matt Damon has put an end to speculation over Billy Bob Thornton’s recent health scare; he claims he had a virus around 

his heart. 

The Oscar-winning actor was admitted to hospital last month, September, reported to be suffering from a virus. 

But, as new wife Angelina Jolie jetted out from England to be by his side, reports Thornton had actually suffered a heart attack or 

had been struck down by a bizarre "orange food only" diet, also 

emerged. 

Now actor Matt Damon, who has just finished starring in All The Pretty Horses, which Thornton directed, is setting the record straight. He says Thornton was actually suffering from a virus around the heart. 

Damon says, "he had a virus, it was around his heart so they got 

him on bed rest, but he's going to be fine. – Wenn. 

© 2000 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

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