Cavaliers owner admitted to hospital after suffering stroke-like symptoms

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Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was admitted to hospital in his native Michigan on Sunday after showing stroke-like symptoms, according to a statement from his company, Quicken Loans.

"Early this morning, Dan Gilbert sought care at a local hospital after experiencing stroke-like symptoms," the statement read, according to the Detroit Free Press. "He received immediate medical attention and is currently recovering comfortably. Our collective thoughts and prayers are with Dan for a speedy recovery."

The statement requested privacy and provided no further information on the 57-year-old's diagnosis.

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