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Larry the Cable Guy is on the mend after a recent health scare.

The comedian was hospitalized late Thursday night in Lincoln, Nebraska, and diagnosed with appendicitis by doctors, his representative told Page Six.

He was discharged today and is recovering well, his rep noted, adding that he’s in good spirits and feeling much better.

After spending a couple days in the hospital, Larry — born Daniel Lawrence Whitney — was released Saturday and is at home and feeling much better, the outlet noted.

Larry the Cable Guy (seen here in July 2026) is recovering after a recent hospitalization over a health scare. Lu Chau/Photagonist/Shutterstock
Larry the Cable Guy speaking into a microphone at a SiriusXM Town Hall.
A representative for the comedian (seen here in June 2017) said he was hospitalized late Thursday night in Lincoln, Nebraska, and diagnosed with appendicitis. Astrid Stawiarz

TMZ was the first to report the news.

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, with the condition often being treated by removing the organ, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Larry is best known as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour — a comedy troupe featuring Bill Engvall, Ron White and Jeff Foxworthy that toured between 2000 and 2006.

They also released a documentary film in 2003 and spawned a sketch comedy TV series called “Blue Collar TV,” which ran from 2004 to 2006.

Larry the Cable Guy performs in concert.
Larry’s rep also noted that he was released Saturday and is recovering at home. The comedian is seen above in November 2019. Getty Images
Comedian Larry the Cable Guy on a golf course.
The stand-up comedian (seen above in July 2022) is best known as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Getty Images

Larry is also the voice of Mater, the beloved tow truck character from the Disney/Pixar “Cars” franchise, with films released in 2006, 2011 and 2017.

In 2021, he competed on Season 6 of “The Masked Singer” and appeared in Taylor Sheridan’s massively popular series “Yellowstone.”

Larry recently opened up about the state of comedy in the current political landscape.

Larry the Cable Guy giving a thumbs up.
The comedy troupe — which also featured Bill Engvall, Ron White and Jeff Foxworthy — toured between 2000 and 2006. Larry is seen here in December 2018. Getty Images
Larry the Cable Guy giving a thumbs up next to a life-size Lightning McQueen car.
Larry (seen above in June 2017) is also the voice of the beloved tow truck character Mater in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars” franchise. Penske Media via Getty Images

“We live in the United States of America — somebody doesn’t want to like your act then don’t go see that person’s act. It’s as simple as that,” he told Us Weekly earlier this month.

“I don’t worry about it,” he continued. “I already got a pretty good, built-in following and I got some awesome fans. You know, if I think it’s funny I’m going to do it and we’ll see where it goes.”

Larry has been married to his wife, Cara, since 2005 and they share two children: son Wyatt and daughter Reagan.

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