In 2017, he took a week off after his newborn son, Billy, underwent emergency heart surgery
The host has spoken openly about his son’s recovery, sharing a photo in April that showed Billy healthy and smiling. “He is very healthy and strong thanks to the doctors, nurses, therapists, and staff at @ChildrensLA & @CedarsSinai,” Kimmel wrote on Instagram, “and to those of you who have sent prayers, well wishes, and donations through the years.
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As of Friday morning, ABC had yet to issue an explanation or say when new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live! ” would resume
