In a phone interview this morning, the aged actress said that she is hale and hearty and therefore urged her fans to ignore the rumour.
“My son, I was surprised to hear the rumour as well. About four people had called me concerning this issue, but I didn’t take it seriously until my daughter and her husband also called. I’m hale and hearty, and nothing is wrong with me,” she said.
She further explained that “if it was at a point when I was ill, perhaps, I won’t be surprised. But I’m very much okay now, that’s why I’m wondering where the rumour emanated from.”
There were reports over the weekend on the thespian’s health status. While some reported that she is critically ill, others said she is dead. But the Village Headmaster star, who started her career in the 60s, has denied it all.