CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) -
Veteran journalist Tom Brokaw has been released from Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Shortly after an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Thursday morning, which is broadcasting from uptown Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention, Brokaw was taken to the hospital.
"On the set of 'Morning Joe' this morning, Tom Brokaw felt light-headed," says NBC News President Steve Capus.
"Out of an abundance of caution, he was taken to a hospital. He is being evaluated and is in good spirits."
Brokaw later posted the following message on his Twitter account:
"All is well Early AM I mistakenly took a half dose of Ambien and made less sense than usual. Made a better comeback than Giants," said Brokaw, jokingly referring to the New York Giants 24-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday night.
"After medical evaluation and a round of tests, Tom was pronounced in great health and has been discharged," said Capus.
"We're immensely grateful to the team at Carolinas Medical Center for their excellent care and professionalism."
The 72-year-old Brokaw has been keeping a busy schedule of on-air appearances at the Republican National Convention last week in Tampa, Fla. and, this week, at the Democratic Convention.
He has served as special correspondent for NBC News since stepping down as anchor of "Nightly News" in 2004.
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