Ron Jeremy is in critical condition at a Los Angeles hospital, after suffering an aneurysm near his heart.

Jeremy’s manager Mike Esterman told TMZ the 59-year-old Jeremy drove himself to Cedars-Sinai hospital Tuesday afternoon after experiencing severe chest pain. Doctors examined the legendary porn star and discovered the aneurysm.

Jeremy’s condition worsened he was transferred to the intensive care unit. He was being prepped for surgery Wednesday morning.

Jeremy’s humor and movie-star looks have made him somewhat of a crossover pop culture legend. Jeremy has appeared in more than 2,000 movies.

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