Dukes of Hazzard star Catherine Bach, 72, gives update on ‘very serious’ health battle which saw her hospitalized

DAILYMAIL.COM • 23m ago

By EVE BUCKLAND 20:24 10 Nov 2026, updated 23:49 10 Nov 2026

Dukes of Hazzard star Catherine Bach made a glamorous return to the red carpet this week, one year after her emergency hospitalization.

Bach, 72, looked sensational in a chestnut satin blouse and matching high-waisted flared trousers and heels as she posed up with her daughter Laura Lopez, 28, at the Cure Addiction Now fundraiser in LA.

The star revealed she was doing ‘good’ now and that ‘Everything’s on the up and up’ following her ‘very serious’ health battle.

Bach said Laura cared for her during her illness, with Laura adding to People that her mother was ‘back and better than ever.’

The actress welcomed Laura and daughter Sophia, 30, with late husband Peter Lopez.

She revealed that her youngest daughter, Laura Lopez, 28, was the one who “took care of me during that time.” In addition to Laura, Bach is the mother of 30-year-old daughter, Sophia Lopez, with late husband Peter Lopez.

While accompanying her mother at the Cure Addiction Now fundraiser, Laura affirmed that Bach was “back and better than ever.”

In October 2025, Bach’s Dukes of Hazzard co-stars publicly sent their support to her due to her health woes, with former co-star Ben Jones first revealing what had allegedly sent her to the hospital.

‘Breaking news! Our dear Catherine Bach has just been admitted to the hospital in Los Angeles on an emergency basis,’ Jones and his wife Alma wrote in a Facebook post which appears to have now been deleted, Parade reported.

‘Catherine has an embolism that probably developed as a result of a recent surgery. We will keep you posted, and Catherine will share her story as soon as she is recovered. She is so, so sorry to have to cancel her appearance at Cooter’s this weekend. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Love, Ben and Miss Alma.’

Bach’s scheduled appearances at Jones’s Nashville business Cooter’s Place were also rescheduled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.’

Other members of the Dukes of Hazzard crew to send their support to Bach included Tom Wopat and John Schneider.

Wopat posted a sweet throwback image of him with Bach as he sent his ‘thoughts and prayers’ to her.

‘Tom and the Wopat Webcrew are sending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Catherine Bach, who was recently hospitalized,’ he captioned the post.

I’m Andrew Court, LA Showbiz Editor and celebrity connoisseur.

I’ve spent the past decade chasing down celebrity scoops and scandals, and now I’m bringing the best of them straight to your inbox.

On October 30, Dukes of Hazzard alum John Schneider had a more positive update to share with fans.

‘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!’

According to Cleveland Clinic, an embolism ‘is an obstruction or blockage in a blood vessel. Most often, it starts as a blood clot from elsewhere that breaks off and travels through your bloodstream.’

From 1979 to 1985, The Dukes of Hazzard provided laughs for huge audiences on CBS with viewers eagerly tuning in to see what scrapes the three Dukes would get into next.

Set in rural Georgia, the family-friendly show follows cousins Luke and Bo Duke (played by Wopat and Schneider, respectively) who are on probation but still look to get into trouble, mainly aiming to foil the corrupt schemes of county commissioner Jefferson Davis ‘Boss’ Hogg.

Throughout the 147 episodes, they are helped by their cousin Daisy, who became a sex symbol throughout the comedy’s run, as well as wise uncle Jesse.

Catherine was born on March 1, 1954, and hails from Cleveland, Ohio. In 1973, she landed her first acting role in the movie The Midnight Man.

It’s been said that Catherine wowed Dukes of Hazzard directors so much during her audition that she was hired on the spot to play Daisy Duke.

Indeed, Daisy’s ultra-short hot pants were soon named after the character and became a fashion staple.

The role earned her massive stardom – and a poster of her posing as Daisy sold five million copies after its release, and it even caught the eye of First Lady Nancy Reagan.

The bombshell star made headlines during her time in the show, after it was revealed that she had insured her legs for $1 million.

‘You know what it is? I do things that I shouldn’t really do,’ she once explained of her decision to get them insured. ‘I ski.

‘I had a plane when I started the series, which they made me get rid of… [I do] a lot of things. And I sort of take chances. So they thought that they should insure my legs.’

After Dukes of Hazzard ran its course, Catherine acted in a few more titles including the action film Street Justice, 1989 flick Driving Force, motorcycle movie Masters of Menace and comedy-drama The Breakup Girl.

Her last role was in 2015, when she starred in the movie Book of Fire.

She also launched her own jewelry line at Debenhams in 2002, but has kept a low profile in recent years. She married a man named David Shaw in 1976, but they divorced after five years together.

British actress Lisa Maxwell’s daughter, 27, dies unexpectedly while studying at NYC’s Columbia…

Dozens of household name celebrities have injunctions to hide affairs and sex scandals

Incredible moment missing teen realises he’s saved after six days lost in the rugged Australian…

‘David Walliams came up over and over again in the female comics’ WhatsApp group’: Comedian Kate…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang caught in second affair after Chinese spy scandal as chip giant’s stocks…

Why Prince William is causing increasing alarm at the Palace, insiders tell RICHARD EDEN

First victim of collapsed Brooklyn building is identified as devoted father-of-one, 26, as death…

Trump sidelines JD Vance as he kills off VP’s ambitious Iran deal

Greta Thunberg laughs at protesters still participating in Fridays For Future – the climate movement…

Teenager ‘obsessed’ with boy murdered 16-year-old love rival in pre-planned fight despite never…

Warning from an unlikely source: As Burnham’s sovereignty surrender begins today – Cameron tells the…

Burnham ramps up Brexit ‘surrender’ drive at summit with EU leaders… as he braces to make big…

Beaten until she can barely stand: Woman has to be helped to her feet after she is lashed with a…

Washington DC gunman is dead after opening fire on gym – killing one and leaving another person…

Inside story of the day Russell Brand’s then-girlfriend Jemima Goldsmith hired him a £500…

Trump and Netanyahu reportedly get into ‘shouting match from hell’ amid argument to resume all-out…

Catherine Bach, 72, gives update on ‘very serious’ health battleComments are subject to our House rules and TermsNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}}

No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first.

{{upVotes}}{{downVotes}}{{#replies.comments}}{{^isLast}}{{initials}}{{userAlias}}, United Kingdom, {{formattedDateAndTime}}{{message}}

{{upVotes}}{{downVotes}}{{/isLast}}{{#isLast}}{{initials}}{{userAlias}}, United Kingdom, {{formattedDateAndTime}}{{message}}

{{upVotes}}{{downVotes}}{{/isLast}}{{/replies.comments}}{{/replies.totalCount}}{{^replies.totalCount}}{{initials}}{{userAlias}}, United Kingdom, {{formattedDateAndTime}}{{message}}

{{upVotes}}{{downVotes}}{{/replies.totalCount}}{{/isComment}}The opinions and views expressed in the comments section are solely those of the individual users and do not represent or reflect the opinions, views, or positions of MailOnline. MailOnline does not endorse, support, or verify the accuracy of any user-generated content.Terms|Privacy|FeedbackOldest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}}