Measha Brueggergosman's emergency heart surgery

The CBC is reporting that Measha Brueggergosman underwent open heart surgery last week immediately after a tear in her aorta was diagnosed in Toronto. The cause in her case was not revealed but causes can range from congenital defect to extended history of hypertension. She's been ordered to rest for a month but plans to perform at the Shaw festival on August 9th though she has (understandably!) had to cancel dates with the TSO and also a Progy and Bess in Graz over the next month. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!