Oprah Winfrey, the adored media tycoon, was in the hospital at 70 due to a bad stomach virus. It made her miss a key event to announce her book club choice. Gayle King, on CBS Mornings, shared Oprah’s symptoms.
King said Oprah tried hard to fight the illness. But the stomach flu hit hard, with bad symptoms. King skipped the gross details but said it was bad enough for a doctor and IV for dehydration.
King said Oprah will be okay. She also said she was sorry to share such private stuff and that Oprah was sad to miss her fans.
We don’t know when Oprah was in the hospital. But she or her team shared the book club pick, Familiaris by David Wroblewski, on Instagram.
In the photo, Oprah looked great. She’s clearly set for a good summer with a good book.
Oprah and Stedman Graham, a power couple since 1986, got engaged in 1992 but called off the wedding in 1993. Their bond is inspiring.
Oprah’s changed millions of lives. Her media work is huge. Her hospital stay shows anyone can get sick. We hope she gets well soon and can’t wait for her to come back and keep inspiring.