Washington, Mar 31 : Comedian Jamie Kennedy is said to be on the mend after he fell ill due to kidney stones, and is also recovering fast with his girlfriend actress Jennifer Love Hewitt being there by his side.

Kennedy, 38, had fallen ill on March 24 while holidaying with Hewitt, 30, in Mexico, and as soon as they arrived back in Los Angeles on March 25, he headed straight for the hospital.

“He had comedy shows scheduled in Boston, but he cancelled them because of his kidney stones,” People magazine quoted a source as saying.

“He felt better later in the day and went home, but on Thursday he started hurting again and he went back to the hospital,” the source added.

The source also revealed that Kennedy was “on the mend” with Hewitt by his side, and that he was looking forward to returning to work.

“He’s just home and feeling better,” the source added. (ANI)