AceShowbiz - Oprah Winfrey had to cancel her scheduled appearance on "CBS Mornings" due to being hospitalized with a violent stomach bug. According to her long-time friend and "CBS Mornings" anchor, Gayle King, Oprah experienced severe symptoms, prompting immediate medical attention.

King elaborated, "She had some kind of stomach thing - stomach flu - stuff was coming out of both ends. I won't get too graphic. Needless to say, she ended up in the hospital, dehydration, had to get an IV, it was a very serious thing."

Winfrey was set to promote her latest book club pick, "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski. Despite her illness, a spokesperson confirmed that she is now recovering and "feeling better every day." Gayle King emphasized that Oprah's absence showed how much the book meant to her, revealing, "She so, so loved this book."

Oprah's contributions to the book club and her social media praise of "Familiaris" highlight her enduring passion for literature. On Instagram, Winfrey gushed about the book, calling it an "extraordinary journey that brilliantly interweaves history, philosophy, adventure, and mysticism to explore the meaning of love, friendship and living your life's true purpose."

In recent public appearances, Oprah has also expressed regret over her role in promoting diet culture. Reflecting on her decades-long career in media, she said, "I have been a steadfast participant in this diet culture through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years, through online. I've been a major contributor to it."

One of her most regrettable moments was when she paraded a red Radio Flyer wagon filled with 67 pounds of fat, symbolizing the weight she lost through an extreme liquid-only diet.

"I've shared how that famous wagon of fat moment on the 'Oprah' show is one of my biggest regrets," she said. "It sent a message that starving yourself with a liquid diet - it set a standard for people watching that I nor anybody else could uphold."

Her recent acknowledgment of using Ozempic, a weight-loss drug, sparked mixed reactions. While some fans appreciated her honesty and accepted her apology, others criticized her continued discussions on weight loss. One skeptic highlighted, "Most of her talk show career was built on diet culture. If she were truly sorry, she'd just shut up about the topic altogether."

Besides her health and weight struggles, Winfrey has also opened up about her personal life decisions, including her choice not to have children. Emphasizing the immense responsibility of motherhood, she said, "I realized, 'Whoa, I'm talking to a lot of messed-up people, and they are messed up because they had mothers and fathers who were not aware of how serious that job is.' " In doing so, she expressed great admiration for women who balance motherhood with other responsibilities.

As Oprah Winfrey continues to recover, her openness about her struggles provides an intimate glimpse into the life of a media titan whose influence extends far beyond the screen.