{"id":882606,"date":"2026-09-06T23:22:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T23:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/882606\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T23:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T23:22:16","slug":"barbara-eden-cancels-appearance-due-to-sudden-illness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/882606\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbara Eden cancels appearance due to sudden illness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Actress Barbara Eden<\/a> was forced to suddenly drop out of her appearance at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival due to \u201csudden illness\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 95-year-old<\/a> I Dream of Jeannie star has since addressed the last-minute cancellation and reassured fans that it was just a \u201cmiscommunication\u201d and she\u2019s actually fine. <\/p>\n

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Barbara Eden has revealed the truth about why she pulled out of her Cinecon Classic Film Festival appearance.\u00a0Photo by David Livingston\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s okay everyone! I\u2019m okay!\u201d read a post shared on her Instagram<\/a> on Sunday US time, Monday morning AEST. <\/p>\n

\u201cOh, my goodness there has been a bit of miscommunication. I\u2019m not suffering from an illness; my doctor very recently prescribed a brand-new medication that turned out to have some nasty side effects. Due to the discomfort, my doctor ordered me to remain at home until it can be sorted out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eden admitted it was just \u201cawful timing\u201d although she does appreciate the outpouring of concern for her health. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis is just a speedbump! I expect to be out and about as soon as I\u2019m given the go-ahead!\u201d she continued. <\/p>\n

\u201cAgain, my love and thanks to everyone for all the concern. \u2013 Barbara Eden.\u201d <\/p>\n

The I Dream of Jeannie star cancelled her appearance at the last minute, with a statement released on social media that revealed that it was due to her health.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Barbara reassured her fans that she\u2019s fine and there was a \u2018miscommunication\u2019 about her health. \u00a0Photo by Tommaso Boddi\/Getty Images for Project Angel Food’s Lead with Love 7<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re sorry to share that, due to a sudden illness, Barbara Eden will no longer be able to appear in person at Cinecon tonight,\u201d event organisers announced in a statement on their page on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cBarbara 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.<\/p>\n

Despite the actress being unable to attend, the film festival noted that they would still honour her as planned. Her co-star Pat Boone was going to accept the Cinecon Legacy Award on her behalf after the screening of All Hands On Deck.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Boone had also agreed to stay on and sign autographs for fans after the screening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know how many of you were excited to welcome Barbara. We appreciate your understanding and join you in sending her our best wishes for a speedy recovery,\u201d the statement finished.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The post was flooded with well-wishes and messages of support, with fans hoping that the actress will have a speedy recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Eden\u2019s acting career spans over seven decades and despite this recent health scare, Eden recently revealed that she\u2019s got no plans of slowing down anytime soon and is open to any role \u2013 on one condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s well written,\u201d she told Entertainment Weekly in August.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d probably do anything. If it\u2019s well written.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One of Eden\u2019s most beloved roles is I Dream of Jeannie, which wrapped up over 50 years ago. \u00a0NBC<\/p>\n

Her most notable and beloved role playing Jeannie<\/a> in the hit sitcom I Dream of Jeannie alongside Larry Hagman as Major Anthony Nelson.<\/p>\n

The series ran for five seasons from 1965 to 1970, with a total of 139 episodes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The role is still one that feels like magic to her, even 50 years later.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe amount of happiness and warmth I feel when I think about \u2018Jeannie\u2019 is immeasurable,\u201d she shared on Instagram last September<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with Larry [Hagman], Hayden [Rorke], Billy [Daily], Emmaline [Henry]… it was a such a magical time. I never would have thought, that Jeannie would still be with me, always, right over my shoulder after all these years. Yet, she’s still there! I wouldn’t have it any other way!\u201d<\/p>\n