Jimmy Kimmel Gets Emotional As He Reveals Newborn's Son's Open Heart Surgery

By: May. 02, 2017
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On Friday April 21, 2017, Jimmy Kimmel and his wife Molly welcomed their second child together, William "Billy" Kimmel. At three days old, Billy had successful OPEN HEART surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and is now home with his family. On last night's show, Jimmy opened up about his son's birth and health COMPLICATIONS and encouraged donations to Children's Hospital Los Angeles where Billy and so many other kids get such wonderful care... chla.org/donate. Watch the emotional clip below:

Jimmy is now on paternity leave for the week, while his friends guest host the show. Lineup includes (additional guests to be announced throughout the week):

Tuesday, May 2
Host: Actor Will Arnett
Guests: Maya Rudolph and Ben McKenzie
Musical guest: Incubus

Wednesday, May 3
Host: Actor Anthony Anderson
Guest: George Lopez
Musical guest: Future

Thursday, May 4
Host: Actress Kristen Bell
Guest: Charlie Hunnam and Adam Scott
Musical guest: Alison Krauss

Friday, May 5
Host: David Spade
Guest: Guy Ritchie
Musical guest: alt-J

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format. Jimmy Kimmel and Jill Leiderman serve as executive producers. Jason Schrift, Douglas DeLuca, Erin Irwin, David Craig and Jennifer Sharron serve as co-executive producers. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" is shot live in front of a studio audience and produced by Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED)



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