US comedian Howie Mandel rushed to hospital after fainting outside Starbucks

Howie Mandel was not hurt by his fall and was able to sit up by the time paramedics arrived. Photo: AFP

Howie Mandel did not expect to leave his local Starbucks in an ambulance after getting his coffee. The comedian and his wife had planned to meet up with some friends on Oct 13 at the coffee place in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles when he suddenly fainted and fell over.

Those present had helped lay him down on a bench while paramedics rushed to the scene. Mandel did not look physically hurt and was able to sit up by the time the ambulance arrived. However, he was still taken to the hospital for medical check-up.