Oscar-winning Hollywood legend Sophia Loren was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery this weekend after suffering a serious fall at her home in Geneva, Switzerland.
Sophia Loren, 89, fell today at her home in Switzerland. She suffered several hip fractures. She underwent immediate surgery, which was a success.
Sophia, sending you lots of love and prayers for a soon one
recovery!❤️ pic.twitter.com/M7XtzDt9pJ— American Woman (@AmericanFWoman) September 25, 2023
Loren suffers a fall
Daily Mail reported that Loren, 89, suffered several fractures to her hip and a series of fractures to her femur after a fall in her bathroom. The fall was confirmed by Loren’s team from her eponymous restaurant chain.
“A fall at her home in Geneva today caused Ms. Loren to suffer a hip fracture,” the statement said. “After undergoing surgery with a positive outcome, she will now have to observe a short recovery period and follow a path to rehabilitation.”
“Fortunately, everything went well and the Lady will return to us very soon,” the message continued. “The entire team at Sophia Loren Restaurant takes this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery.”
I wish Sophia Loren a speedy recovery. She had a bad fall and had emergency surgery. Fingers crossed that she gets through this okay. pic.twitter.com/pOSxY2t7Aa
— Time for a Movie (@TimeForAFilm) September 25, 2023
Loren’s sons Carlo Jr., 55, and Edoardo, 50, have been by her side since she arrived at the hospital. To recover from this surgery, Loren will need a short recovery before undergoing a long rehabilitation process. A spokesperson for Loren’s family said the operation “went well and now she needs to rest and everything will be sorted out,” according to the BBC.
“The operation went well, and now all we have to do is wait,” the spokesperson added on Fox News. “I have no additional information at this time.”
Loren was scheduled to open a fourth branch of her restaurant chain in Bari, Italy, on Tuesday, at which time she was also scheduled to receive honorary citizenship from the city, but these events have all been canceled.
Sophia Loren by Peter Basch pic.twitter.com/ct2SIjBno0
— Classic Cinema Review (@VintageReview) September 18, 2023
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Loren’s recent film
Loren last starred in the 2020 film The life ahead of us, which depicts a Holocaust survivor who bonds with a 12-year-old Nigerian immigrant. The film was directed by her son Edoardo and won Loren a David di Donatello Award for Best Actress.
While promoting this film, Loren said, “I love cinema so much. I want to do it forever. I know it’s hard to find good stories, but sometimes I fall in love with the right ones. I plan to make movies forever.”
Watch a trailer for this film below.
Earlier this year, Loren was named one of the AFT 50 Greatest Films of Classic Hollywood Cinema, and was the only living actress to make this elite list. Her last public appearance was at the Armani Fashion Show in Venice on September 2, which was held during the 80th Venice Film Festival.
Sophia Loren took over the front row tonight at Giorgio Armani’s One Night in Venice fashion show in Venice, Italy! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/a9ZL2Xjb92
— sophia loren files 🍝 (@thelorenfiles) September 2, 2023
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Loren feels younger than she is
Loren, who turned 89 less than a week ago, previously said she felt decades younger than her.
“When I say I’m 86, sometimes I don’t believe it. I feel 20,” she said in 2020. “Why change your body and be someone else when you’re happy inside? I never thought about that – never. I like what I have. I love me!”
Happy 89th birthday to Sophia Loren! pic.twitter.com/GRtTLlA3M
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) September 20, 2023
In 2019, Loren talked about how “life” itself has inspired her.
“If you don’t take the opportunity to do things at the right time, what are you waiting for?” Loren explained at the time. “And my family inspires me. I have two beautiful children, and they gave me children.”
“So for me, I’m surrounded by a great, great love every day,” she continued. “I think every day is an opportunity for life, to do something you want to do. That inspires me… You just love yourself, and you love what you do.”
Happy birthday ma’am! 🎂🎈
Sophia Loren | Rome | 1955 pic.twitter.com/QrVioohAtb
— Mr. Emerson (@EmersonRoom) September 20, 2023
Loren is one of the last surviving stars from Hollywood’s golden era. Please join us in praying for her as she recovers from this fall.
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