'Great British Baking Show' alum Prue Leith rushed to hospital after losing sight, speech
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Key Points:
- Former “The Great British Baking Show” judge Prue Leith was hospitalized after experiencing a severe migraine attack that caused temporary loss of sight and speech, leading doctors to initially suspect a stroke.
- Despite her assurances that it was a migraine, medical staff treated her cautiously due to classic stroke symptoms and her advanced age, conducting a CT scan before releasing her.
- Leith, 86, shared the incident in her column for The Oldie magazine and previously spoke openly about the challenges of aging and her desire to enjoy life more fully.
- She recently stepped down from her nine-year role on “The Great British Baking Show,” citing her age and feeling it was the right time to leave the series.
- Leith emphasized her gratitude for the experience on the show and the connections she made with colleagues during her tenure.
