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Oprah Winfrey was recently hospitalized due to a severe stomach illness, her longtime friend Gayle King revealed on "CBS Mornings." Winfrey, who was slated to promote David Wroblewski's new book "Familiaris" for her book club, was notably absent from the show. King explained that Winfrey was suffering from a "stomach flu," which led to severe symptoms that required hospitalization. “She had some kind of stomach thing, stomach flu, stuff was coming out of both ends. I won't get too graphic," King said. "Needless to say, she ended up in the hospital, dehydration, had to get an IV, it was a very serious thing,” King went on. Despite the severity, King reassured viewers that Winfrey was on the mend. "She will be okay. She will be okay," she said.
The situation was further complicated by Winfrey’s previous public struggles with weight and diet culture. In past interviews, she reflected on her role in promoting diet culture through her various platforms. "I have been a steadfast participant in this diet culture through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years, through online," she admitted during an episode of a "WeightWatchers" special. This candid admission came amidst rising rumors of her using weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Winfrey's weight has been a topic of public discussion for decades, impacting her mental and physical health. “My size occupied five decades of space in my brain, yo-yoing and feeling like why can’t I just conquer this thing, believing willpower was my failing,” she told People. Her recent physical rehabilitation after knee surgery in 2021 marked a turning point, helping her develop healthier habits.
Winfrey’s bond with King remains a source of strength. "She is the mother I never had. She is the sister everybody would want. She is the friend that everybody deserves," Winfrey once told Barbara Walters.
The situation was further complicated by Winfrey’s previous public struggles with weight and diet culture. In past interviews, she reflected on her role in promoting diet culture through her various platforms. "I have been a steadfast participant in this diet culture through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years, through online," she admitted during an episode of a "WeightWatchers" special. This candid admission came amidst rising rumors of her using weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Winfrey's weight has been a topic of public discussion for decades, impacting her mental and physical health. “My size occupied five decades of space in my brain, yo-yoing and feeling like why can’t I just conquer this thing, believing willpower was my failing,” she told People. Her recent physical rehabilitation after knee surgery in 2021 marked a turning point, helping her develop healthier habits.
Winfrey’s bond with King remains a source of strength. "She is the mother I never had. She is the sister everybody would want. She is the friend that everybody deserves," Winfrey once told Barbara Walters.
