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Harvey Weinstein in hospital for emergency heart surgergy

Disgraced film producer, 72, has suffered several illnesses while facing new trial over rape allegations.

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein is in hospital in New York for emergency heart surgery, his lawyers have told BBC News. The decision by his accusers to come forward, and his subsequent conviction in New York, galvanised the #MeToo movement against sexual abuse by powerful men. He co-founded the Miramax film studio, which produced hits including Shakespeare in Love - which won best picture at the Academy Awards - and Pulp Fiction.

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