Oprah had a health scare

Oprah Winfrey is recovering after being rushed to the hospital with "very serious" gastrointestinal issues.During the CBS Mornings show on Tuesday, June 11, Gayle King discussed her close friend's medical problem in detail.

“She had some kind of stomach thing — stomach flu — where stuff was coming out of both ends. I won’t get too graphic,” said King. “But needless to say, she ended up in the hospital, dehydration, she had an IV. So it was a very serious thing.”

Adding “She will be okay.I hope she’s not mad at me for sharing that detail.”

King brought up Winfrey because she missed a scheduled appearance on CBS Mornings to discuss her current book club selection, Familiaris by David Wroblewski. The book is a sequel to Wroblewski's 2008 debut novel The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, which Winfrey also praised.

Instead of being interviewed by the media magnate, the author spoke with the three morning show hosts about his new book.

Hours after King reported Winfrey's absence, the Oprah Daily Instagram account issued a statement claiming the mogul is on the mend.

“Ms. Winfrey is recovering following a stomach virus and received an IV due to dehydration at the recommendation of her doctor. She is resting and feeling better every day,” read the statement signed by a spokesperson for Oprah.