Frightening moment for Corey Feldman (54): The actor was taken to the hospital after a medical emergency on board a plane. As "TMZ" reports, the "Goonies" star was admitted to a hospital on Monday afternoon after landing at the airport in Los Angeles. The flight had previously departed from Chicago.
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed to the US outlet that emergency responders had been called to the airport to assist a 54-year-old man. He was taken to a local hospital for further examination and treatment.
Suspected Pancreatitis or Gallstones
According to information from a source close to the actor, Feldman had felt unwell on board and had been examined by a doctor who was traveling with him. According to the report, doctors suspect pancreatitis or gallstones. A diagnosis has not yet been confirmed.
The actor had been in Chicago to attend an anniversary event for the film "Stand By Me". Along with his former film colleagues Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton, Feldman appeared at the Chicago Theatre on Sunday evening. The fourth lead actor of the film, River Phoenix, died on Halloween night 1993 at the age of only 23 from a drug overdose. Late on Sunday evening, Feldman shared on Instagram photos and videos from his journey. According to his own account, he made a stopover at Michael Jackson's childhood home in Gary, Indiana, along the way.
Corey Feldman is best known for his roles in classic films from the eighties - these include movies like "Gremlins" from 1984, "The Goonies" from 1985, "Stand by Me" from 1986, and "The Lost Boys" from 1987. His career suffered greatly after these successes due to his substance abuse issues, which he overcame in 1991 with a stay at a rehabilitation facility.
