A Legend's Brief Health Scare: Coppola's Recent Hospital Visit

Francis Ford Coppola, the renowned filmmaker behind iconic movies like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now, " recently had a medical procedure in Rome. His representative quickly clarified that this was a planned procedure with his long-time doctor, Dr. Andrea Natale, and not an emergency. Earlier reports suggesting a mild cardiac arrhythmia were denied. Coppola, now 86, was admitted to Policlinico Tor Vergata, a public hospital in Rome, on Tuesday morning. The procedure was related to long-standing heart issues, but his representative emphasized that there was no emergency. Coppola arrived at the hospital by car, not by ambulance, and is now resting comfortably. Coppola is no stranger to Italy, often visiting for work and leisure. Just last month, he attended the Magna Graecia film festival in Calabria to present his latest film, "Megalopolis. " He was also scouting locations in Italy for an upcoming project set to begin filming this autumn. Before his trip to Italy, Coppola completed a six-city tour in the US to promote "Megalopolis. " The details of his return to Italy remain unclear. At the film festival in Calabria, Coppola, a five-time Oscar winner, shared his optimistic outlook on life. He encouraged young people, saying, "There is no problem man can't solve. " "Megalopolis, " a sci-fi epic starring Adam Driver, cost $120 million, largely funded by the sale of Coppola's vineyards. Despite mixed reviews, Coppola has no regrets about his passion project. He once said, "When I die, I won't notice it because I'll be too busy thinking of all the things I still want to do. " Coppola's wife, Eleanor, passed away last April. Despite this personal loss, he remains focused on his work and personal goals. His representative's statement reassured fans that all is well, and Coppola is resting after his procedure.