Larry, welcome back! We missed your wit and character, hmm do I sense LHM Group might be entering the health care business?

Mr. Miller, I am sorry for all you have been through, I hope that you will be able to recover and get back to a healthier you. You are such a contributing person to your family, Utah, and the Church, not just in money, but in example and entertainment. Please people, he has had a terrible two months, don't write hateful comments here.

This reminds me that I need to focus on my health. All the money in the world is useless if I can't be here to be with my loved ones.

It's good to have Larry back. He is a very bright, hardworking individual. I don't think anyone has any idea of the magnitude of his contributions, made without any fanfare or any desire for fanfare. He is the epitome of what a successful individual should be.

How important do you think you are. People everyday go through hardships, sadness, the loss of family and don't hold news events to share "poor Larry stories" Cry, Cry, Cry. Get a life before its to late.

Larry, welcom back. I know you are happy to be home with your sweethart and Family. hope your doing well. it will be nice to see you at the games. can't waite bless you

Welcome home, Mr. Miller! Although I have not agreed with all your decisions (of course, who am I to agree or disagree) you are indeed a pillar of this community, and an example of what a person can do, and be, if they work hard and put their heart in it.

I wish you many more healthy and productive years! We missed you! I missed you!

Dale, didn't MoJules ask for no hateful comments. YOU need to get a life.

I'm now a California resident, but was born and raised in SLC, and I love the JAZZ! I have been very concerned about Larry Miller's health and what it might mean to the JAZZ.

I am 4 years older than Larry and was just diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in April. So, I had a special interest in his health situation.

Thanks to the Miller family for having the press conference to inform us all of what has happened and what we might expect for Larry in the future.

Mr. Miller,

Thank you for stepping in and keeping the Jazz in SLC. Utah is a better place because of you, a parts saleman at a Toyota Dealership, but even then, you did your job to the best of your abilities.

Utah is a better place because of you.

There is a reason there was a press conference - because people care about Larry. Not out of morbid curiosity, but because he has shown by his contributions to our state that he cares about us.

Dale, Get a life buddy! (Someone needs a hug) Go out and do something good today that will make you feel better! Be well Larry Miller!

Most people have NO idea how generous LHM is. Go to SLCC and you'll see the impact one generous man has had in a way that reaches many, and will for years to come.

Why anyone would get on here and rip this man or any man or women who almost died 4 times, will never make sense to me. Dale, talking about wanting to have bad karma in your life, just keep it up. Mr Miller, the one thing I love about you, is yoru honest. You are self made, and I pray you write a book. I love that you are not perfect, and I love how hard you work in life. My God bless you, and your family. Thank you so much for the reminders of the things I need to be doing in my life.

I'm surprised that Dale's comments were even posted because they were offensive. I can only guess that Dale is suffering from a case of jealousy. Hopefully he has someone that would care and offer support and sympathy if something like this happened to him. If not, I feel sorry for him. If so, then why be a dog in the manger and resent Larry taking the time to explain to many interested people what the situation is. It shows he has class to take the time to update us as to his condition even though it must have taken a great deal of energy on his part considering how weak he still is. It also shows how much humility he has to let us see him in such a weakened state. If he was thinking only of himself he would have waited a couple of months.

Dale, What a heartless moron you are. LHM has been a valuable part of this community and this coverage was well deserved.

Despite my shock at seeing a near unrecognizable Larry Miller, my next thought was "Why would Miller think I am interested in his health problems? Because he owns the Jazz? Because he set out years ago to be a gazillionaire?"

Over the years Larry has exhibited behavior in regard to us schmucks I found to be highly offensive. I really am not interested in his health problems today.

I think that Larry Miller ahs done alot for the Jazz franchize, and mnay other things, I ti is good to see him out of the hospital and doing quite well, I know that has got to be hard for him , But I am sure that his son Greg Miller, will do a great job in the franchize, Go Jazz Goo Luck and Best Wishes to Larry Miller, in getting well, The Press Conference was really good and he was right up front

Its amazing that no matter how much money you have... that health can still be neglected. He has enough money to have a personal cook to make sure his meals are healthy, a trainer to make sure he is exercising. anything and everything. I am glad he is alright through the miracle of medicine... but imagine if he were doing the "preventative things" all along.

It's fortunate that Larry is a billionaire. A 59-day hospital stay with access to the best medical care that money can buy is not available to most Americans. I'm happy that the medical staff could extend his life. Another person of lesser means with the same conditions might not have. At his press conference, Larry didn't divulge exactly what his life-changing epiphany was other than to spend more time with his loved ones. One might only hope he might be able to use his wealth and political influence in some way to extend those blessings to those less fortunate.

I would like to see Larry have Gastric Bypass Surgery. I had type 2 diabetes but after having weight loss surgery I not only lost over 100 lbs. but also no longer suffer from diabetes.

Larry, rename the "Energy Polutions Arena", before it's too late!

To DALE:
Very sad comments. You need to repent and then try to get a life.

Having listened to his comments and read the stories, I am struck by 1 HUGE fact that seems to be getting completely overlooked...in his drive to success, Larry worked 80-90 hr/week, didn't take vactions, neglected his family (his own admission), and nearly worked himself to death at the age of 64. If anything, this should serve as a cautionary tale of how an extrodinary drive for success (greed?) may grant you riches...but at what cost?

comment to the Deseret News:
Thank you for having this article.
And thank you to Tom Smart for covering these items.

Thanks Larry for all you do. We look forward to many more years of your life blessing others. Forgive the little people who want to tear you down with negative comments, to build themselves up, because they know they have done little with their lives.

Everything that happened to him he deserved. He has access to the best medical care you can get, and enough money to get it, and he ignored his health. For being such a bright business man he sure wasn't very smart.

I am glad to hear you are back at home. For those of us who had been in similar situations, we know how you feel. Home is our sanctuary and there's no place like it no matter how succesful we are in our lives.

Mr. Miller: There is kid suffering from a firework accident. Would you help them? I am not a relative, friend, or anything of them. Just a concerned citizen.

Thanks and I honestly wish you a nice quick recovery.

Hope Mr. Miller continues to get better and looking forward to seeing him in the stands this coming Jazz season. Without Larry Miller there would be no Utah Jazz.

Dale...Perhaps if you had been as successful in life and given as much as Larry has you would understand why he held the news conference.

Working in the health care industry, I get a glimpse of the care provided for those who have "means" and those who don't. It is rarely as disparate as Richard wants us to think. Many people who have no insurance or are on government payer programs have extended hospital stays when they are necessary.

I am so glad to know you are on the mend. I hope you have many happy returns. We love you Larry!

For those wondering why Larry Miller gets to hold a press conference "just to talk about his health"...it's because other people want to know. He's one of Utah's most influential and wealthy people, and the sports franchises he owns have a lot of fans. If you didn't want to hear about Miller's health, maybe you shouldn't have read the article.

I think it's interesting stuff--and a bit cautionary.

In the article, Miller does say he's paying the price now for neglecting his own health. Having just been diagnosed with Type II diabetes myself (and not having a healthy relationship with food) this story makes me think a bit about where I could be headed. I'm not the type to overwork myself like Miller, but if I'm not extra careful, I could very well end up in that kind of health trouble 30 years from now.

On another note, I do agree with SecondChance (8:43). Larry, you have a golden opportunity now--use your second shot at life to get a better name for your arena!

Ok, I am the first to admit that I think Utah mormons are the most hypocritical, selfish, politically isolated/ignorant, narcissistic, self-centered, and racist folks on the planet. I find non-Utah mormons to be much humbler and better examples. However, I am truly inspired by Mr. Miller and hope to learn by his example to take my health seriously at the age of 40 before I have to go through what he went through. Thanks for the lesson Mr. Miller and I wish you the best.

Dale, get a life.

Jazzfan, I wouldn't talk smack about Larry Miller not taking better care of his body unless YOU are in excellent shape.

What's YOUR cholesterol level?

How often do YOU exercise each week?

What's YOUR diet like?

Is all this disciplined habit or did you just get healthy yesterday?

And....even if you do take excellent care of your body (and I hope you do), you could still say something positive to the guy. You know, something, like, "Hey Larry. Glad to hear you've made it this far through your problems and I hope you feel better in the future."

How hard is that?

Best wishes, Larry.

Go Jazz!

Many of the comments seem to be made by losers who do not understand that each person is a free agent, and that those who criticize others for their vast accomplishments come across as lonely wannabes who failed to make something of themselves. Not saying it is so, just saying that is the impression some of you make when you say he deserved this, he worked too hard, he was too greedy, etc. Since when does a large accumulation of wealth make the owner of the wealth greedy? It's what you DO with your capital that determines whether you are greedy or not. Is the LDS church "greedy" too because it has ammassed a large amount of capital?

Randy Clouse - thanks for comments that actually make sense.

As Nottyou said above, LHM has been a valuable part of this community and this coverage was well deserved. In fact...he was simply responding to the many media requests that had been made, which his staff had denied during his recovery. What makes you think Larry Miller actually wanted to hold a press conference? He was getting it done in response to many requests.

Let's try not to act like losers.

Some people need to give Larry Miller a break. Nobody deserves to die or get sick. He does stupid things, just like the rest of us, but give him some respect for the jobs he provides, for his charaties, and for the financial impact he has on our state, and he was the one that took a huge risk when he put up the money to keep the Jazz here. The Jazz is the one thing in this state that ties most of us together, regardless of race or religion. Sure he has a huge ego, but so do the people who are under the impression that if they write or say bad things about someone, it makes them look good. Sadly, he does own one of the worst restaurants in Utah (I hope that didn't contribute to his illness, it makes me sick everytime I walk by it).

Why hate on Mr. Larry?? NO ONE deserves "IT" not even the smucks who are saying Mr.Larry "Deserves" what he is getting as noted from the Jazzfan and Mr. Dale. Mr. Larry is in poor health give him a break. If you don't like Mr. Larry for what ever reason, thats fine, you have your free agency. You don't have to pray for him or even give him a second though, but please give him just a little respect..

Too you jealous people; leave this good man alone. Besides LDS are supposed to be a "pillar to the world"; you're not doing a good job of it. This man needs support because he put this hick town Salt Lake on the map. It you guys were in a hospital bed and experiencing what he has you'd probably go cry to ma ma. Come on have some guts and be a man; sound like a bunch of hens pecking away.

Thanks for having the press conferenc Larry. I too have heart problems and Type 2 diabetes. As a result of hearing about your ordeal I will now take better care of myself. What a bunch of AH some of you so called fans can be.

jazzfan...that is the bane of america and this is not the time or place...pull your head out
To Mr. LHM- take this second opportunity and run with it! I am sincerely happy you made it through...many don't. Make it worth it!

Well Wishes: Without Larry Miller there would be no Utah Jazz.

If it meant there would be no EnergySolutions, it would be well worth it. They can keep their 30 pieces of silver.

Best wishes to Larry and his health. I agree with the comments both positive and negative. Time and health are 2 of the great equalizers that the rich and poor share. Maybe life has been trying to tell Larry something and he wasn't listening until it was almost too late.

It is sadly amazing how people can make some of the statements they do aobut LHM. As LHM has said, he is far from perfection and his body has been damaged for the choices he has made. However, this simple, gentle, honest, and hard working man acknowledges his errors and is striving to do better. But how does any person accomplish what LHM has and not make sacrifices? Not sleep? Words can't express enough thanks for LHM's contribution to Utah and SLC. Would recommend you go to KFAN's website and listen to LHM's interview. It will inspire you and open your eyes about the man, LHM. The best to one of the best and continue to get well, LHM and God's speed to a recovery with you and Gail and family. Oh yes, the best to the Jazz in the season ahead, Go Jazz.

I am amazed at the pettiness of some of the people who have commented on Mr. Miller's illness.
Dale, I am sorry you have chosen to let life's trials embitter you so much. Life must be a truely terrible experience with your attitude.
Richard, I am by no means a billionaire, but I spent a couple of weeks at the University of Utah Med Center in January to get a life-saving liver transplant. I received then, and continue to receive today the best care that money can buy, even though I am not yet able to return to full-time employment. The truth is that almost everybody has access to that same level of care if they will stop moaning about their plight, and get off their butts to take advantage of what is available.

I am sure that Mr. Miller is already using his wealth to give those same opportunities to hundreds if not thousands of people the old fashioned way. He employs them at his business and provides them with benefits including health insurance.

So Richard, one can only hope that you would do the same. Dry your tears and get to work!

To all of you who rail against us "losers" who do not cry crocodile tears for Larry Miller:

Larry Miller put himself into the spotlight with interruption of regular TV programming and the very detailed description of his hospital stay then as well as the newspapers over several days. Rather grandiose, isn't it? Even US Senator Ted Kennedy didn't interrupt TV programing for a special on his health issues and Larry Miller certainly ain't no senator.

You cannot cry "foul" when comments of well wishers are balanced with memories of past temper tantrums and boorish behavior. Especially when abusive incidents were directed at fans in the bleachers and waitresses in restaurants.

Not one word would be written on these threads if Miller had not pointed his own finger at himself in the first place. He doesn't get a pass just because he has a sob story he wants everyone to hear.

The guy likes attention. He's got it.

Your comment about Mr. Miller getting the best care others would not have -- is not true. If anyone else was having a heart attack and their life was in danger, they would have received care for a similar extended time.

Maybe they would have had medical bills hanging over their heads for a long time; or maybe they would have received charity assistance or public aid to help with those costs.

Maybe a less wealthy person would not have access to the best maintenance care; specialists, physical therapy, pharmaceuticals...
This is, of course, horrible and maybe worse than the drastic life saving hospital stay.

So I agree that the American health system is is trouble; but blanket statements are rarely correct, and never helpful.

How come noone has told him to start eating a little better and exercising off some of his girth? He could do a lot more staying alive than being 6' under.

My husband was at the U of U center getting major heart surgery the same time a father or father-in-law of Jon Huntsman was getting his. Believe me. The service was not quite the same. Money and name make some, maybe in a life or death situation, all the difference.

I have enjoyed the entertainment value of the Utah Jazz over the years. I am glad that Mr. Miller was able to keep the team there.

I did not see the news conference, I do not know when it was held, but most of us when having endured a life threatening event, get asked over and over what happened. It seems to me that Mr, Miller had the bully pulpit and took advantage to let everyone who was interested, know what had happened and what he felt so perhaps he would not have to repeat it over and over.

If the news conference offended your sensitive nature, why did you not just turn it off? Was that to simple or was that to deep of a thought process?

By the way, I have had type II diabetes for over ten years and every day is stilla challenge to get enough rest, get enough exercise, eat the right foods and not get overly stressed. It is easy to talk about but hard to do. By the way, I forgot the challenge of pricking your fingers and injecting needles in your body daily.

Think about it!

Larry we love you. Please take care of yourself and rename the ESA.