An interview was done with Mrs. Tugboat about her husband's health and how he is doing. Bill Apter sat down with her to discuss his health and Fred's wife also mentioned that fans of his could send him cards. 

The answers to the question "What is wrong with Tugboat" as Bill Apter interviews Mrs. Tugboat (Sheila Ottman) after she returned from a visit to the hospital on 1/12/2017

Below is the video, and Mrs Tugboat has provided a small update via her personal Facebook account thanking the fans for all the prayers and support as stated above.