Bob Barker Briefly Hospitalized After Fainting at Shooting Range

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Representative for the 86-year-old host insisted he only suffered dehydration and has been allowed to go home to recover.

September 17, 2010

AceShowbiz - Beloved U.S. TV star Bob Barker was hospitalized on Thursday, September 16 after he collapsed at a Los Angeles shooting range. "The Price is Right" host was taking shots when he fainted, prompting concerned pals to call an ambulance.

A witness told TMZ Barker was conscious when help arrived. But the 86 year old was still taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and was told he had a bad reaction to blood thinner medication, which caused him to pass out.

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According to TMZ.com, the star's representative insisted he was later re-diagnosed with dehydration, and was allowed home to recover. Barker added that he is going take it easy at home for a while.

After hosting "The Price is Right" for 35 years, Bob Barker retired in June 2007.

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