Francis Ford Coppola is reportedly resting in the hospital after a medical procedure!

The 86-year-old writer and director of classic films like The Godfather was reported to have been hospitalized in Italy on Tuesday (August 5). Now, a source close to the director is sharing an update on his health.

The source told PEOPLE that the famed filmmaker is “well” and that the hospitalization came after a scheduled medical procedure.

“ Mr. Coppola went in for a scheduled update procedure with acclaimed Dr. Andrea Natale , his doctor of over 30 years, and is resting nicely,” a source close to the director told PEOPLE . “All is well and he appreciates everyone’s concern.”

It’s being reported that the procedure was heart surgery and that he was experiencing a “mild cardiac arr

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