Catherine Bach is giving fans an update after a frightening health scare. The 72-year-old actress, best known for playing Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, admitted that the ordeal was “a very serious situation.”
Catherine Bach shares recovery update after her 2025 hospitalization
Speaking to People at Cure Addiction Now’s third annual Fundraising Evening in Beverly Hills on Nov. 9, Bach opened up about the health issues that led to her hospitalization in October 2025. She shared, “I’m good … Everything’s on the up and up,” adding, “It was very serious. Yeah. It was a very serious situation.”
Bach’s daughter, Laura Lopez, joined her at the fundraising event. She assured the outlet that Bach had recovered well, saying, “She’s back and better than ever.” Bach then credited her 28-year-old daughter for taking care of her.
Bach reportedly developed an embolism following a surgical procedure, which led to her hospitalization in October 2025. John Schneider, best known for playing Bo Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, took to Facebook on Halloween to share the news.
The actor wrote, “Attention Dukes of Hazzard family!! I just texted Catherine, and thankfully, she responded right away. Yes, she is in the hospital, but she assures me that she is going to be fine. She appreciates all our prayers and support and is truly disappointed not to be traveling this weekend. We love you, Catherine!!”
Several of Bach’s former co-stars showed their support following news of her hospitalization. Tom Wopat, best known for playing Luke Duke, shared a throwback picture with Bach on Instagram. He captioned it, “Wishing her comfort and a full, speedy recovery.”
Bach also planned to meet fans at Cooter’s Place in Nashville during the first weekend of November 2025. The museum, which celebrates The Dukes of Hazzard, later announced on Facebook that it had canceled her appearance due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
