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Apr 30, 2013

Jersey Shore Actor Hospital: Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Being Treated For Kidney Stones

The "Jersey Shore" star, 27, was hospitalized with kidney stones in Florida over the weekend, his rep confirmed to People.

"Ronnie was admitted to an Orlando area hospital late Saturday night," the rep said in a statement. "He's in a lot of pain and is expected to remain there for several days."

Ortiz-Magro tweeted:
Luckily, his longtime girlfriend and co-star Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola, 26, rushed to be at his bedside while he recovers.

Ortiz-Magro was in Orlando promoting his new alcohol line called Smush Cocktails at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention on April 27. According to his rep, "he started feeling uncomfortable" and was rushed to the emergency room.
"It's a very painful condition," the rep added, "but he's being treated."