Star Jones reflected on having open-heart surgery — where her heart was 'disconnected for 22 minutes' — and how that fueled her public advocacy to encourage others to prioritize their health.

Star Jones is reflecting on her ... I attributed that to the weight,” she said. “So then, after having weight loss surgery, after having done therapy, after having changed my eating habits ...

Star Jones is reflecting on having open-heart surgery 14 years ago, and how that fueled her public advocacy to encourage others to prioritize their health. During an appearance on the Wednesday ...

Star Jones is on a mission ... I attributed that to the weight," she said. "So then after having weight loss surgery, after having done therapy, after having changed my eating habits, started ...

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