Nardwuar Recovering From Stroke In Vancouver, According To His Twitter Account

The Canadian Press, 10 Dec, 2015 11:24 AM

VANCOUVER — Offbeat celebrity interviewer Nardwuar the Human Serviette is recovering from a stroke in Vancouver.

The humorous TV personality and musician, whose real name is John Ruskin, has the news posted on his Twitter account.

The posting issued Wednesday night says the 47-year-old YouTube star suffered the stroke at a party in Vancouver.

It also says he's recovering at Vancouver General Hospital.

Saturday night @Nardwuar suffered a stroke @ Mint Party. He is recovering @ VGH More 2 come. nardwuar@nardwuar.com pic.twitter.com/pZWj6D2Q4w
— Nardwuar (@nardwuar) December 9, 2015

The nasally voiced Vancouver native is known for his eccentric approach to interviews, which he conducts in a tartan tam cap.

His interview subjects have ranged from Snoop Dogg, Iggy Pop and Katy Perry to Rush's Geddy Lee and former U.S. president Gerald Ford.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Bail Hearing For Quebecer Arraigned In YouTube Murder Threats Against Arabs

The 24-year-old Jesse Pelletier, who has a bone defect from birth and suffered an accident about a year ago, appeared in court last week in a wheelchair.

Bail Hearing For Quebecer Arraigned In YouTube Murder Threats Against Arabs

SaskPower Plans More Wind, Solar, Geothermal To Boost Renewable Power Sources

SaskPower CEO Mike Marsh calls it a directional target and says details about where wind or solar facilities might be located still have to be worked out.

SaskPower Plans More Wind, Solar, Geothermal To Boost Renewable Power Sources

Death Of Homeless Man Sparks Additional Funding For Sunshine Coast Shelter

The shelter is now open every night until the end of March, instead of opening only during extreme weather conditions.

Death Of Homeless Man Sparks Additional Funding For Sunshine Coast Shelter

Lobbyist, Liberal Strategist Gets House Arrest, Fine For Tax Evasion

A prominent Ottawa lobbyist and federal Liberal party strategist has been sentenced to house arrest and fined $396,259 for tax evasion, the Canada Revenue Agency says.

Lobbyist, Liberal Strategist Gets House Arrest, Fine For Tax Evasion

First Ministers Meet In Show Of Good Intentions To Combat Climate Change

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the country's premiers will take the first steps Monday toward reversing Canada's reputation as an environmental laggard in the international fight against climate change.