Jerry Lewis was rushed to a New York City hospital Tuesday night.

The legenday comedian reportedly collapsed with low blood sugar just before he took stage to receive the "Applause Award" at the Friars Foundation Gala, reports the New York Post.

"I am sorry Jerry couldn't be here tonight, but I know he is going to be fine," Tom Cruise who accepted his award told the audience, reports the paper.

Jerry, 86, was expected to recover, the Chairman of the Friars Foundation Ambassador Joseph Zappala told the crowd, according to The Post.

Cruise received the Entertainment Icon Award at the Waldorf Astoria.

Lewis has had prostate cancer, Type 1 diabetes and a decades long history of heart disease among other illnesses.

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