Renowned Hollywood icon Sophia Loren, aged 89, has been rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery following a distressing fall that occurred at her residence in Switzerland. This beloved film star endured multiple fractures as a result of the unfortunate accident that took place in her Swiss home's bathroom on a Sunday.
Ms. Loren, an enduring symbol of Hollywood's golden era, suffered serious injuries in the fall, including fractures to her hip and a significant femur fracture, necessitating immediate surgical intervention.
News of this distressing incident was conveyed by her eponymous restaurant chain, which posted on Instagram, stating, "A fall at her home in Geneva today caused Ms. Loren hip fractures. Operated with a positive outcome, she will now have to observe a short period of recovery and follow a road to rehabilitation. Thankfully everything worked out for the best, and the Lady will be back with us very soon."
Loren's two sons, Carlo Jr., aged 55, and Edoardo, aged 50, from her marriage to her late husband Carlo Ponti, have remained by her side since her hospitalization. While there is cautious optimism about the outcome of the operation, it is anticipated that Ms. Loren will face an extensive period of rehabilitation, according to a source close to her.
Regrettably, all of her upcoming engagements, including the opening of her fourth restaurant in the Italian city of Bari, scheduled for Tuesday, have been canceled in light of this incident.
Sophia Loren, recognized as one of the most illustrious stars of classical Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute, continues to be an enduring symbol of that era. At 89, she is among the last surviving major icons of Hollywood's golden age. Her most recent acting role was in the 2020 Netflix film "The Life Ahead," directed by her son Edoardo, for which she received the David di Donatello Award for Best Actress.
Despite the challenges of finding compelling stories, Ms. Loren remains committed to her love for cinema, expressing her desire to continue making movies indefinitely. Some of her most celebrated films include "Two Women" (1961), "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" (1963), and "Marriage Italian Style" (1964).
Sophia Loren's enduring legacy in the world of cinema and her indomitable spirit
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