Former Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has undergone surgery after suffering a minor heart attack over the weekend.
The 71-year-old sports promoter is chairman of Matchroom, World Snooker and the Professional Darts Corporation.
Boxing promoter son Eddie Hearn confirmed that his father is returning home on Wednesday following a heart attack on Sunday.
"As if we can't thank the NHS enough, I want to particularly thank the staff at Broomfield & Basildon," he posted on Twitter.
"My dad @BarryHearn was taken to hospital on Sunday after a minor heart attack and was operated on yesterday.
"He is up and well and returns home today in good spirits!Thank you".
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