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Newstalk ZB Host to Undergo Open Heart Surgery

by Savitha C Muppala on Jun 5 2012 8:59 AM

Newstalk ZB Host to Undergo Open Heart Surgery

Optimistic and cheery are the best words to describe the mood of Newstalk ZB host Paul Holmes , who is all set to undergo a major operation this week.

Paul Holmes will undergo an open heart surgery on Wednesday.

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This might put him out of action for two to three months, as he will need rest and relaxation to recover from the major surgery.

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