More sad news out of Hollywood today, as iconic actress and singer Debbie Reynolds has reportedly been rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital after exhibiting symptoms of a stroke.
Just yesterday, Reynolds’ daughter, Carrie Fisher, passed away after suffering a heart attack aboard an airplane.
According to TMZ, Reynolds was at the home of her son, Todd Fisher, discussing plans for Carrie’s funeral at the time of her medical emergency.
Sources say Reynolds’ family called 911 to report a possible stroke, and she was transported to the hospital by ambulance shortly thereafter.
Early reports offer few details about the 84-year-old’s condition.
Reynolds was reportedly admitted to the hospital around 1 pm PST.
Sources say her family has gathered to be by her side, and they’re currently awaiting a prognosis.
TMZ is reporting that emergency dispatch audio indicates multiple units were directed to the scene, and first responders stated that Reynolds appeared to have suffered a stroke.
Though these days she’s likely best known as the mother of Carrie Fisher, for many years, Reynolds was one of the most in-demand performers in Hollywood.
Reynolds has racked up more than 80 film and television credits over the course of her eight decades in the industry.
She earned an Academy Award for her role in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, an Emmy for her work on Will & Grace.
Fisher spoke openly about the difficulties of being raised by two celebrities (her father was actor Eddie Fisher), telling Oprah Winfrey in 2011:
“The family is organized [around] the parents, [whereas] normally the family is organized around raising the child.”
Over the years, Reynolds has been equally candid about the rough patches in her relationship with her daughter.
“There have been a few times when I thought I was going to lose Carrie,” she said in her interview with Oprah.
“I’ve had to walk through a lot of my tears. But she’s worth it.”
Our thoughts are with Debbie’s family during this tremendously difficult week.
We will further updates on this story as more information becomes available.