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Guitar legend hospitalized after heart attack; thought it was acid reflux

Robert Fripp, 78-year-old guitarist for King Crimson, suffered a heart attack in Italy while traveling in early April 2025.
Fripp initially mistook his chest pains for acid reflux, which he experienced for a couple of weeks before the heart attack.
After landing in Bergamo, Fripp was admitted to intensive care and underwent two emergency surgeries lasting about five hours to place two stents.
Fripp shared that he experienced symptoms he initially believed to be acid reflux for several weeks prior, while his wife Toyah Willcox expressed her appreciation for the dedicated care provided by the Italian cardiac team.
Fripp is recuperating well and, shortly after surgery, was able to participate in the Guitar Circle performance at Castione della Presolana. He is now on lifelong medication and gradually resuming his activities.

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