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Sophia Loren has emergency surgery after falling at Swiss home

Sophia Loren has undergone emergency surgery after a fall at her home.

The actor, 89, was left with multiple fractures to her hip and leg after falling at her home in Geneva, Switzerland, over the weekend.

The incident occurred on Sunday in the bathroom of her residence. She suffered several fractures, including to her femur and hip.

Loren’s condition was also revealed via her Instagram page for her restaurant chain on Sunday.

“A fall at her home in Geneva today caused Ms Loren hip fractures. Operated with a positive outcome, she will now have to observe a short period of recovery and follow a road to rehabilitation,” read the post.

Sophia Loren. REUTERS
The actor, 89, was left with multiple fractures to her hip and leg after falling at her home in Geneva, Switzerland, over the weekend. Sygma via Getty Images
Loren’s condition was also revealed via her Instagram page for her restaurant chain on Sunday. AP
The actor is known for her work in “Marriage Italian Style,” “Between Strangers” and “Scandal in Sorrento.” REUTERS

The “Life Ahead” actress was set to open a fourth restaurant in the Italian city of Bari on Sept. 26.

“Thankfully everything worked out for the best and the Lady will be back with us very soon. The whole team at Sophia Loren Restaurant takes this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery. #sophialoren @sophialorenrestaurant.”

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Loren’s sons Carlo Jr., 54, and Edoardo, 50, have been by her side during the ordeal.

Loren’s first acting role was as an extra in 1951’s “Quo Vadis?” Corbis via Getty Images
Loren’s sons Carlo Jr., 54, and Edoardo, 50, have been by her side during the ordeal since her fall. David Fisher/Shutterstock

The “Life Ahead” actress was set to open a fourth restaurant in the Italian city of Bari on Sept. 26, before her incident. She was also set to receive honorary citizenship from the city, but any future engagements have been canceled for now.

Loren’s last public appearance was during the 80th Venice Film Festival when she attended the Armani fashion show on Sept. 2.