Rudy Giuliani ‘cracking jokes’ as he makes stunning recovery from health scare: son
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a serious bout of pneumonia that had left him in critical condition and on a ventilator. His son, Andrew Giuliani, reported that the 81-year-old is now conscious, off the ventilator, and well enough to be cracking jokes. Giuliani's illness was reportedly worsened by a respiratory condition linked to his exposure during the 9/11 attacks.
- ▪Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized in West Palm Beach, Florida, after developing pneumonia.
- ▪He fell into a coma but emerged from it on Monday, according to friends.
- ▪Andrew Giuliani shared that his father is now conscious, off the ventilator, and making jokes.
- ▪Tom Von Essen, Giuliani's former fire commissioner, confirmed that his condition is improving.
- ▪Giuliani's respiratory issues may have been exacerbated by exposure during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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US News Rudy Giuliani ‘cracking jokes’ as he makes stunning recovery from health scare: son By Carl Campanile and Matt Troutman Published May 5, 2026, 11:59 a.m. ET Ex-Mayor Rudy Giuliani has turned a corner in his recovery from pneumonia — and is even “cracking jokes” after being in critical condition, his son, Andrew Giuliani, revealed Tuesday. “Good news update: Thank you for the love and support you’ve shown my Dad over the past few days,” the younger Giuliani said. “Just yesterday he was in critical condition, so I’m incredibly grateful to share that he is now conscious, off the ventilator, and even cracking jokes.” 4 Rudy Giuliani is making a positive recovery, his son said.
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