Winona Ryder's hospital flight
2008-11-21 13:59
London - Winona Ryder was rushed to hospital after a suspected overdose while on a flight to the UK on Wednesday.
The British Airways jet was forced to make a priority landing - 22 minutes before the expected time of arrival - and the Edward Scissorhands star reportedly had her stomach pumped at Hillingdon Hospital, West London.
Winona - who is thought to have a fear of flying - is believed to have accidentally taken too many Xanax pills, which are used to treat anxiety.
Her spokesperson confirmed the 37-year-old star was fit to leave the hospital later that evening, saying: "She did fall ill on a flight and as a precautionary measure, was taken to a hospital.
"She was there maybe an hour and was released. The bottom line is she is in good health."
Commotion
The Oscar-nominated actress collapsed twice on the 10-hour flight from Los Angeles before being escorted to hospital by British Airways staff, where she checked in under a fake name.
"She turned a deathly shade of pale. It was scary," said one passenger.
"There was a massive commotion. Everyone on board was stunned and you could tell the cabin crew were worried," added a source.
Winona boarded a flight to another European city. - Bang Showbiz.com
- Bang