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Placido Domingo hospitalized with pulmonary embolism

Placido Domingo, pictured in June 2013. Getty Images

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Opera singer Placido Domingo is in the hospital after suffering a blockage in an artery of the lungs.

Domingo’s publicist says the 72-year-old is expected to make a full recovery but will have to miss at least two performances scheduled for later this month. He was admitted to the hospital Monday in Madrid, Spain.

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Doctors say the pulmonary embolism was caused by a blood clot.

Publicist Nancy Seltzer says doctors have asked the Spanish tenor and conductor to rest for three to four weeks, but that healing time varies. His return to the stage will depend on how quickly he regains his strength.

Domingo has cancelled his performances in Daniel Catan’s Il Postino, which were to begin July 17 at the Teatro Real in Madrid, as well as an appearance on July 21 at Plaza Mayor.

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