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Francis Ford Coppola Resting Well After Scheduled Heart Update in Rome

His representatives disputed reports of an emergency, with a recent Instagram post confirming his recovery after a routine update with his longtime cardiologist.

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Francis Ford Coppola speaks as he receives the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

Overview

  • On August 5, Coppola underwent a planned update of his atrial fibrillation treatment by Dr. Andrea Natale at Rome’s Policlinico Tor Vergata.
  • Initial local reports of atrial fibrillation and an emergency hospitalization were disputed by his representatives, who said he arrived by car and faced no emergency.
  • A source close to Coppola and his own Instagram post confirmed that he is resting comfortably following the procedure and thanked fans for their concern.
  • Earlier this month, the 86-year-old presented Megalopolis at the Magna Graecia Film Festival in Calabria and scouted locations for a new film set to begin shooting in the autumn.
  • Coppola has relied on Dr. Natale for over 30 years to manage his heart condition and chose to combine his medical update with professional engagements in Italy.