Debbie Reynolds rushed to hospital

Stroke suspected after daughter Carrie Fisher's death.

by Jennie Kermode

Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds Photo: Allan Warren

Just one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher, actress Debbie Rynolds has been rushed to hospital. She was taken ill at her son Todd's home at lunchtime, where the family had been discussing funeral plans for Fisher, and it is believed that she may have suffered a stroke.

The 84 year old star of Singin' In The Rain is known as an actress, singer and all-round entertainer, recently focusing on small screen work. She has also been celebrated for her commitment to humanitarian causes. Although she had a famously troubled relationship with her daughter, the two were close towards the end and Reynolds was at Fisher's bedside during her final days in hospital.

Share this with others on...
News

Creating atmospheres Jessica Hausner on Sylvie Testud, Léa Seydoux, Heidi and Lourdes

Making magic Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes on shooting in remote locations for The Island Between Tides

Just trying to live Sébastien Vanicek on suburban life in France, spiders and Infested

Siege tactics Will Gilbey and Chris Reilly on storytelling and action in Jericho Ridge

Hidden gems in plain sight Nate Carlson on Alexander Payne and graphic design in Election and The Holdovers

Director who championed the underdog French cinema mourns death of Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet at 63

More news and features

Interact

More competitions coming soon.