Sophia Lorenis in the hospital after suffering a fall at her home in Switzerland.
A representative for the actress, 89, confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday that the incident happened Sunday in the bathroom of her home in Geneva and that she suffered several fractures, including to her femur and hip. The rep added that they are optimistic about Loren’s recovery following her surgery.
News of the Italian star’s fall was also shared on theInstagram page for her restaurant chainon Sunday.
“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," read the post via translation into English.
“Thankfully everything worked out for the best and the Lady will be back with us very soon. The whole team at Sophia Loren Restaurant takes this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery. #sophialoren @sophialorenrestaurant.”
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Loren, who turned 89 last week, was due to open a restaurant in the Italian city of Bari on Sept. 26 — the fourth bearing her name. The Oscar winner was also set to receive honorary citizenship from Bari, but her engagements for the foreseeable future have been canceled, the outlet added.
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According toTHR, Loren’s last public appearance was at the Armani fashion show during the 80th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2.
In a November 2020 interview withAARP: The Magazine, Loren told the publication that she felt far younger than her years. “Sometimes when I say I’m 86, I don’t believe it. I feel 20!” she said. “When I look in the mirror, I cheer for myself. I don’t ask, ‘Are you great?’ or ‘Are you beautiful?’ No! It’s how I feel inside, how secure I am, how happy I am. That’s what matters.”
source: people.com
