Staff Reports
A big fuss broke out when some incorrect information caused folks to worry that the famous talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who’s 70 years old, had to go to the hospital in a very bad condition. But, it turns out that Oprah actually only went to the emergency room to get help for dehydration from a stomach virus. She wasn’t in the hospital like some people feared.
It’s good to know that Oprah told her close friend Gayle King about her health situation. Gayle shared with everyone that Oprah had been dealing with a stomach issue, but she didn’t get into too many gross details. Oprah had to get an IV because of dehydration from the sickness, which was a rough time for her.
GET WELL OPRAH 🙏 Oprah Winfrey recovering after ER visit causes missed TV appearance https://t.co/X8QJgffOUj pic.twitter.com/POictXWk45
— WPDE ABC15 (@wpdeabc15) June 12, 2024
After the news caused a stir, Gayle King cleared up the confusion by talking with Oprah online and explaining that she did not say Oprah was hospitalized but revealed the stomach trouble she had been facing. Oprah mentioned that others in her home were sick too, and she advised everyone to wash their hands well when someone is unwell.
Thankfully, Oprah’s spokesperson confirmed that she is getting better each day and resting. Gayle even made a funny t-shirt to show that Oprah is doing fine and appreciates everyone’s concern.
It’s great that Oprah is feeling better, but people should be more careful not to spread rumors or jump to conclusions based on little bits of information. It’s essential to wait for the full story before getting all worked up.
