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"Director Coppola Hospitalized in Rome, Stays at Italian Hospital"

Older Italian filmmaker and Academy Award winner, now 86 years, was reported hospitalized by media, but Coppola himself eases concerns with an assurance: 'It's just my father, as my family calls me'.

Director Coppola of the film "Fate" hospitalized in Rome
Director Coppola of the film "Fate" hospitalized in Rome

"Director Coppola Hospitalized in Rome, Stays at Italian Hospital"

Francis Ford Coppola Undergoes Heart Treatment in Rome

Legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola, aged 86, is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Rome, Italy, for atrial fibrillation, a mild irregular heartbeat condition.

Coppola, an American film director known for his work in the film industry, has been consulting with Dr. Andrea Natale, an Italian doctor, for his treatment. Dr. Natale is a renowned cardiologist who has treated Coppola for over 30 years and is credited as the inventor of the atrial fibrillation update procedure.

According to Italian media, Coppola was admitted to the hospital due to heart problems. However, the director himself has reassured his fans on social media that he is "well" and "fine" after the treatment. Hundreds of get-well wishes have been posted on Coppola's Instagram profile in response to his update.

Coppola has family roots in Italy, specifically in the southern Italian town of Bernalda, located in the Basilicata region. The director spends regular time in Bernalda, where he owns a hotel that was converted from a historic villa.

The cardiac ablation procedure Coppola underwent was non-emergency, and he went to the hospital by car, resting comfortably afterward. This treatment is intended to refresh Coppola's 30-year-old atrial fibrillation treatment.

Francis Ford Coppola is a multiple Oscar winner, having won an Academy Award for his work in the film industry. His films include classics such as "The Godfather," "The Godfather: Part II," and "Apocalypse Now."

The director's fans and admirers around the world are sending their well wishes to Coppola as he recovers from his treatment. Coppola's resilience and positive attitude, as demonstrated by his social media updates, are a testament to his strength and determination.

Science and mental-health are equally important to Francis Ford Coppola, as he undergoes heart treatments and therapies. Despite his health challenges, Coppola remains an advocate for health-and-wellness, leveraging his platform to spread positivity and inspire hope in his followers.

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