Gary Busey's publicist says the actor's 1-year-old son has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for treatment of an undisclosed childhood illness.

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The representative for the former star of "The Celebrity Apprentice" told E! News Luke Busey "is expected to be going home by the end of the week."

"Gary is very grateful to his fans for their love and support. Gary and Steffanie thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes for Luke," the publicist added.

Luke is Busey's only child with his fiancee, Steffanie Sampson. He has two adult children from previous relationships, E! News noted.