“Dukes of Hazzard” Star Catherine Bach Says She’s ‘On the Up’ After ‘Serious’ Health Scare and Reported Hospitalization (Exclusive)
“Dukes of Hazzard” Star Catherine Bach Says She’s ‘On the Up’ After ‘Serious’ Health Scare and Reported Hospitalization (Exclusive)
Escher Walcott, Abby SternTue, November 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM UTC
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Catherine Bach attends Cure Addiction Now’s third annual Fundraising Evening in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 2026Credit: Michael Tullberg/Getty -
Catherine Bach is sharing an update after suffering a “serious” health scare last year
Bach reportedly developed an embolism after surgery, with her being hospitalized in October 2025
“I’m good ... Everything’s on the up and up,” Bach tells PEOPLE
Catherine Bach is sharing a health update following her reported hospitalization last year.
While speaking to PEOPLE at Cure Addiction Now’s third annual Fundraising Evening on Monday, Nov. 9, the Dukes of Hazzard star, 72, said she is “on the up” after suffering a “serious” health scare during her 2025 hospitalization.
“I’m good ... Everything’s on the up and up,” Bach tells PEOPLE, adding, “It was very serious. Yeah. It was a very serious situation.”
Catherine Bach attends Cure Addiction Now’s third annual Fundraising Evening in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 2026Credit: Katie Flores/Variety via Getty
Bach’s daughter, Laura Lopez — who accompanied her mom at the fundraising event, which was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Calif. to raise money to fund innovative research for substance use disorder — tells PEOPLE of the actress, “She’s back and better than ever.”
Bach, who has two daughters, says that Lopez, 28, “took care of me during that time” she was dealing with her health issues.
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Bach was reportedly hospitalized in October 2025 after developing an embolism post-surgery, according to Fox News.
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She was scheduled to appear at Cooter’s Place in Nashville but canceled the event at the time. Her former Dukes of Hazzard co-stars, John Schneider and the late Ben Jones, then confirmed her hospitalization on social media, per the outlet.
Catherine Bach and her daughter Laura Lopez at Cure Addiction’s fundraising evening in Los Angeles on Nov. 9Credit: Michael Tullberg/Getty
Schneider, 66, wrote on Facebook at the time, “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!!”
Jones added on Facebook, per Parade magazine, “Our dear Catherine Bach has just been admitted to the hospital in Los Angeles on an emergency basis. Catherine has an embolism that probably developed as a result of a recent surgery … Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”
While speaking to PEOPLE on Monday, Bach also discussed her plans for a low-key Christmas this year.
Lopez shares, “We’re home for the holidays,” with Bach adding, “Yeah. We have three dogs and my mother is 96 ... So we’re home.”
Lopez tells PEOPLE when asked about having a bucket list for the New Year, “Just health, happiness.”
“Well, it isn’t health, wealth, happiness?” Bach adds. “Health, wealth for everybody ... And good times.”
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