Overview
- The 82-year-old was photographed on Dec. 3 at Studio 54 with his right arm in a sling during a performance of the Broadway production Oedipus.
- A representative told USA TODAY that De Niro had a procedure on his shoulder and is no longer wearing the sling.
- The representative earlier confirmed the recent procedure to People without sharing further medical details.
- De Niro went backstage after the show and was pictured speaking with cast members Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.
- A backstage attendee said De Niro indicated the sling would be needed only for a few more days.