WASHINGTON (AP) — AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke last month but is recovering rapidly and will continue to lead the world's biggest movie theater chain, the company said Thursday.

Aron, 71, suffered the stroke while on a business trip in London, where he immediately received emergency medical care, the company said.

Besides an initial slurring of speech, AMC says Aron has shown no loss of cognitive brain function and that he expects to make a "speedy and full recovery."

"Given his mental acuity and physical resilience, Mr. Aron remains in full command at the helm of AMC and continues to perform his duties as chairman, chief executive officer and president," AMC said in a release. "He has kept in close and constant communication with the board of directors of AMC

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