On Saturday December 5, UBC and Vancouver celebrity interviewer Nardwuar suffered a stroke during a party hosted by Mint Records at Astoria Pub on East Hastings Street.
Currently recovering in Vancouver General Hospital, Nardwuar tweeted today that he was in hospital with more information to follow.
Fans were quick to tweet their support and well-wishes to the performer.
"Saturday night @Nardwuar suffered a stroke @ Mint Party. He is recovering @ VGH More 2 come. nardwuar@nardwuar.com," read the tweet.
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, 2015Nardwuar, host of a weekly CiTR radio show, is known worldwide for his celebrity interviews, hip-flipping with current and former Prime Ministers and radical gift-giving traditions. He has promised to update with more information as it becomes available.
The Ubyssey wishes Nardwuar a speedy recovery. Keep on rocking in the free world.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.