Ron Jeremy chowed down on honey glazed donuts during rehearsal for 'Deep Throat' porn play day before he suffered aneurysm that almost killed him



Ron Jeremy was scoffing down honey glazed donuts at a rehearsal for a show based on legendary porn film Deep Throat the day before he was admitted to hospital with a life-threatening heart aneurysm.

The 59-year-old cult figure was due to have a cameo in his friend, Dave Bertolino's play about the landmark 1970s adult movie when the high-calorie delivery arrived.

'I was trying to steer him towards the vegetable platter. But you know what they say about Ronnie, he never turns down food or work,' said Bertonlino.

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Scare: Ron Jeremy is likely to stay in a Los Angeles hospital for some time after being admitted suffering from an aneurysm near to his heart

Slated to perform as a judge in the play about the political and judicial upheaval that surrounded the release of the seminal film, 59-year-old Jeremy darted for the doughnuts according to The Boston Herald.

'Someone brought a dozen doughnuts to the theater and Ron was the first one with his hand in the box for a honey glazed chocolate,' said Bertolino, who is in Los Angeles producing 'The Deep Throat Sex Scandal.'





This comes as it is claimed that Jeremy is facing a two week stay in hospital as he battles to recover from the heart aneurysm that nearly killed him.

Having driven himself to hospital despite suffering crippling chest pains on Tuesday, the popular culture icon has undergone two surgeries as doctors battle to stablise him.

Porn star Ron Jeremy ate honey glazed donuts (left) while rehearsing for friend Dave Bertolino's (right) play about landmark 1970s film Deep Throat

Currently in a critical condition in Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai, Jeremy is still not out of the woods and is recuperating under constant care.

One source close to Jeremy tells TMZ , 'Ron is in ICU and will be there for a few days but and will remain at the hospital for at least 2 weeks until doctors can see how he reacts to the surgeries.'

Yesterday Jeremy was fighting for his life following his second surgery after he almost died when an aneurysm burst near to his heart.

The 59-year-old, who has been voted the industry's number one performer of all time drove himself to Cedars-Sinai hospital with severe chest pain.

According to Jeremy's manager, doctors examined the porn actor and discovered the seriousness of his condition and transferred him to the ICU - where he was immediately prepped for surgery.

His anager told TMZ yesterday, 'Jeremy just came out of his 2nd surgery and he was informed that everything went smoothly.'



'Ron is now resting with complete privacy and no visitors.'

Crossover Appeal: Charlie Sheen and Ron Jeremy arrive at Comedy Central's Roast of Charlie Sheen held at Sony Studios on September 10, 2011 in Los Angeles, California

Ron Jeremy and adult film actresses Kirsten Price and Lily LaBeau present an award during the 29th annual Adult Video News Awards Show at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino January 21, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Popular: Adult film stars Echo Valley and Ron Jeremy participate in the 2005 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at the Sands Convention Center at the Venetian Hotel January 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Peers: Crystal Steel, Ron Jeremy and Jenna Jameson present an award at the 2005 AVN (Adult Video News) Awards on January 8, 2005 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

Earlier on Wednesday manager Mike Esterman said , 'He just felt chest pains, like a very heavy weight,'



Jeremy has appeared in more than 2,000 adult films throughout his life and left behind a career in teaching to become a porn star reports TMZ.Com.

His level of fame has transcended his chosen profession and he has appeared in various music videos, non-adult films and television shows and reality serials throughout his career which began in the 1970s.

In addition to his adult film career, Jeremy appeared on 'The Surreal Life,' 'Tosh.O' and 'Chappelle’s Show.'

He later became a consultant of feature films that featured adult films in their premise, such as 'Boogie Nights.'



He was also a guest on Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" reality television series for season 5 and 6.

His sense of humor and everyman appearance has been seen as key to his success over the years.

Jeremy is nicknamed 'The hedgehog' and has been a household name for at least thirty years for his work in the adult film industry.

Jeremy has won countless awards throughout his career, and he was ranked by AVN at number one in their 'The 50 Top Porn Stars of All Time' list.

The actor's real name is Ron Jeremy Hyatt and he originally hails from Queens, New York.



His father Arnold was a physicist and his mother worked as a book editor and served in the O.S.S. - the direct predecessor of the CIA during World War Two.

Ron Jeremy attends American Film Market - at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in November 2012

Porn veteran Ron Jeremy is in critical condition at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles

As a young man, Jeremy attended Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens, where former CIA director Georege Tenet was a classmate.



Before he began his career in porn, he earned a bachelor's degree in education and theater and a master's degree in special education from Queens College in New York.



Not fully-retired from pornographic films, he is still cast in many non-sex roles and is an advocate for pornographic films as a whole.

The star is reported to have bene booked to appear at a Super Bowl Sunday party this weekend in Dedham, Massachusetts, although it is not yet known if he will be well enough to honor the commitment.

