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