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  "id": 6017239,
  "title": "Barbara Eden Drops Out of Film Festival Due to ‘Sudden Illness’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/barbara-eden-drops-out-of-film-festival-due-to-sudden-illness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T18:35:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/barbara-eden-drops-out-sudden-illness/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barbara Eden has withdrawn from a planned appearance at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles due to a \"sudden illness,\" according to a statement from the event. The festival announced on social media on Saturday that Eden would no longer be able to attend the screening in person, expressing regret for the cancellation as she had been eagerly anticipating the event. Instead, Eden's co-star Pat Boone has agreed to participate in her stead. Boone will sign autographs following a screening of their 1961 musical comedy \"All Hands on Deck\" and accept the Cinecon Legacy Award on Eden's behalf. The 95-year-old actress, best recognized for her role in the 1960s sitcom \"I Dream of Jeannie,\" has a notable film career that includes starring in \"Flaming Star\" alongside Elvis Presley and \"Harper Valley P.T.A.\" The Cinecon Classic Film Festival, which has been honoring classic movies for 62 years, is scheduled to take place through Labor Day weekend. Other in-person recipients of the festival's Legacy Award this year include Nancy Kwan, Lainie Kazan, and Anna Maria Alberghetti.",
  "summary": "The 95-year-old star had been slated to receive an award at Cinecon Classic Film Festival The post Barbara Eden Drops Out of Film Festival Due to ‘Sudden Illness’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Barbara Eden Drops Out Of Cinecon Due To “Sudden Illness”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/barbara-eden-drops-out-of-cinecon-due-to-sudden-illness",
        "published": "2026-09-06T17:01:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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