Barbara Eden shares health update after canceling festival appearance

Icons deserve their flowers, but Barbara Eden could use a get-well card instead.

The Golden Globe-nominated actress and "I Dream of Jeannie" star shared an update on her health after she abruptly pulled out of an appearance at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival over the weekend.

The festival said in a Sept. 5 social media post that Eden's absence was due to a "sudden illness."

Eden, 95, was set to receive the Cinecon Legacy Award for her career in film and television. Other honorees included Lainie Kazan, Nancy Kwan and Anna Maria Alberghetti.

"It's OK everyone! I'm OK!" Eden wrote in an Instagram post Sunday, Sept. 6. "Oh my goodness, there has been a bit of miscommunication. I'm not suffering from an illness."

Eden went on to explain that she was prescribed a new medication "that turned out to have some nasty side effects." As a result, the actress said she was advised by her doctor to sit out the event while she recovers.

"What awful timing for this to happen! My deepest appreciation to everyone for the concern," Eden concluded. "This is just a speedbump! I expect to be out and about as soon as I'm given the go-ahead!"

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/