Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom Blythe Danner rushed to hospital after 'medical incident' during charity event
EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK: Film legend Blythe Danner, 81, the mother of Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, alarmed attendees at a Hamptons charity event on July 13 when she was taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance after experiencing a "medical incident," according to Radar Online.
Paltrow was present at the Springs Food Pantry EAT in the Hidden Gardens 2024 event at the Corbett Estate in East Hampton, NY, when the incident occurred.
Blythe Danner is 'completely fine' after health scare
A source said of Danner, "It was early on in the event and she sat there for a while as they took her vitals," adding, "It didn't look that bad, but they took her away anyway."
A representative from Paltrow's lifestyle company Goop assured people that Danner is "completely fine" following the incident at the auction and raffle event honoring actor spouses John Slattery and Talia Balsam.
Additionally, Danner's representative confirmed that the actress is "absolutely OK."
In 2022, Danner revealed to the same outlet that she had faced the same illness—oral cancer—that claimed the life of her husband, Bruce Paltrow, in 2002.
Danner shared, “Everyone is touched by cancer in some way, but it's unusual for a couple to have the same cancer. I remember I looked up at heaven and said to Bruce, "Are you lonely up there?" It's a sneaky disease. But I'm fine and dandy now. And I'm lucky to be alive."
She further revealed, "I kept it from my kids for a long time. I wanted to forge ahead as a mother, and I didn't want them to worry."
Paltrow expressed her feelings, saying, "I was obviously very shocked. It was scary. And it felt really eerie because it was so similar [to my dad's]."
According to People, she also shared that her mother underwent a third surgical procedure with Dr Mark DeLacure in 2020 to fight the disease.
Paltrow admired her mother's resilience, saying, "She went through it with so much grace. I was amazed at how strong she was able to be."
What is Blythe Danner known for?
The esteemed actress, the winner of both Tony and Emmy awards, is renowned for her beloved roles in 'Meet the Parents' and 'Will & Grace'.
Her filmography includes notable appearances in '1776', 'The Prince of Tides', 'To Wong Foo', 'Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar', and 'Forces of Nature'.
Danner boasts an impressive array of stage performances, with a standout role as Blanche DuBois in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' on Broadway, which garnered her a Tony Award nomination in 1988 — her second nomination following an earlier one in 1980 for her role in 'Betrayal'.
Apart from her acclaimed career, Danner, who is 51, is also the mother of a son Jake Paltrow, whom she had with her late husband Bruce Paltrow.
The couple was married for 32 years until Bruce passed away in 2002 from oral cancer.
Danner herself faced a previous diagnosis of adenoid cystic carcinoma, a relatively uncommon type of oral cancer that typically originates in the salivary glands.
