Reese Witherspoon’s father is recovering after he was rushed to hospital following a fall.
Reese Witherspoon’s father is recovering after he was rushed to hospital following a fall at his home in Nashville.
Reese Witherspoon’s father is recovering after he was rushed to hospital following a fall.
The Legally Blonde star has shared that her dad, John Witherspoon, 84 – a retired otolaryngologist and former US Army lieutenant colonel who served during the Vietnam War – is doing well despite his injuries.
She posted on Instagram Stories: “Earlier today, several outlets reported that my dad was taken to the hospital after a fall. I want to let everyone know that he is fine now. He is being taken care of by wonderful doctors and nurses.
“Thank you to everyone who reached out. It means the world to our family.”
A spokesperson for Nashville Metro Emergency Communications told PEOPLE it received a call regarding an unconscious man at 4 pm local time, and he was transported to a nearby hospital.
Page Six reported that John was found face down on the concrete by the pool at his condo in Nashville, Tennessee.
A fellow resident spotted John from their balcony and called downstairs to alert the doorman, who found the actress’ dad near the pool.
The insider told Page Six: “The doorman and building manager rolled him over and they said, ‘Dr. Witherspoon, are you OK?' He blinked his eyes, and that’s when he was rushed to the hospital.”
