Barbara Eden has shared a health update after she pulled out of an appearance at a Los Angeles film festival at the last minute. The 95-year-old actor, famed for her titular role in the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, was scheduled to receive a legacy award at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival on Saturday, but canceled her appearance at the last minute. Event organizers said in a Facebook post that the actor had experienced a “sudden illness,” which had concerned fans, but Eden shared an X post Sunday to clarify that she was “okay” and that it was “a bit of miscommunication.” “I’m not suffering from an illness; my doctor very recently prescribed a brand-new medication that turned out to have some nasty side effects,” she explained.
What awful timing for this to happen! My deepest appreciation to everyone for the concern.” She concluded: “This is just a speed bump! I expect to be out and about as soon as I’m given the go-ahead!” Cinecon Classic Film Festival had said on Facebook Saturday: “We’re sorry to share that, due to a sudden illness, Barbara Eden will no longer be able to appear in person at Cinecon tonight.
Barbara is deeply regretful that she had to cancel at the last minute, as she had been very much looking forward to seeing everyone and celebrating with us,” they continued. We appreciate your understanding and join you in sending her our best wishes for a speedy recovery,” added the Cinecon Classic Film Festival. New subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial.
Plan auto-renews until cancelled. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. Fans had shared their well-wishes for Eden in the comments, with one Facebook user writing, “Healthy wishes for Barbara!” Another added: “Hope she’s resting and not ill.” Organizers said that Pat Boone — who starred opposite Eden in 1961’s All Hands on Deck and 1963’s The Yellow Canary — would accept the Cinecon Legacy Award on her behalf instead.
Eden is best known for her starring role in I Dream of Jeannie from 1965 to 1970, in which she played a mischievous 2,000-year-old genie freed from her bottle by astronaut Tony Nelson (played by Larry Hagman). Aside from her success as a TV star, she starred in films including Flaming Star, alongside Elvis Presley, and Harper Valley P.T.A. While the actor has taken on less film work in recent years, she recently told Entertainment Weekly she is open to more acting roles.
If it’s well written,” the actor told the publication. She added that she would be open to playing a villainous character, saying: “I could be really mean.” On the 60th anniversary of I Dream of Jeannie last year, Eden shared fond memories of working with her former co-stars, Hagman, Hayden Rorke, Billy Daily and Emmaline Henry. Working with Larry, Hayden, Billy, Emmaline... it was a such a magical time,” she wrote.
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