UPDATE: Actress Tanya Roberts has not died, despite a previous statement from her rep claiming otherwise, according to multiple reports. The rep for the 65-year-old “That ’70s Show” star previously confirmed reports of her death on Sunday evening, and sent out a press report announcing her death.
Roberts’ friend and rep, Mike Pingel, told People on Monday “She was alive at 10 a.m. this morning.”
Pingel explained to TMZ, who were the first to report, that Roberts’ partner, Lance O’Brien, had told him – and several other friends and family – that she had died in his arms. However, O’Brien “received a call from the hospital saying she was not dead.”
It’s still unclear how the misunderstanding occurred, however Pingel said she is still in intensive care and that, “Currently, it’s not looking good… It’s very dire. Hold her in your prayers.”
Best known for her roles as a Bond girl and on “That ’70s Show”, the actress reportedly took her dogs for a walk on Christmas Eve, and collapsed upon returning home, according to TMZ. She was put on a ventilator after being hospitalized.
The outlet reports that the actress did not appear to be ill in the days leading up to her collapse.
Roberts — born Victoria Leigh Blum — began her career as a model before breaking into film with the 1975 horror flick “Forced Entry”.
After a series of TV pilots and a number of roles in fantasy films, she appeared in her most iconic role, playing Stacey Sutton in the 1985 James Bond film “A View to a Kill”, opposite Roger Moore in his last appearance as the iconic British spy.
She is also known for her recurring role as Midge Pinciotti on “That ’70s Show”, and for her role as Julie Rogers on the fifth and final season of “Charlies Angels” in 1980.
Since the very confusing news, Twitter has weighed in with disbelief including Ashton Kutcher correcting his “That ’70s Show” co-stars.
yo bro she's not dead
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) January 5, 2021
To quote @TopherGrace :) pic.twitter.com/JMeG5G0Afc
— Debra Jo Rupp (@DJRupp) January 5, 2021
Very happy to hear that Tanya Roberts is still alive 🙌🏻 but what other crazy surprises does 2021 have in store for us? 🙄
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) January 5, 2021
Happily, Tanya Roberts is like democracy.
We only THOUGHT it was dead. https://t.co/mcl5XMwvja— Billy Ray (@BillyRay5229) January 5, 2021
oi 2021 is moving differently https://t.co/my8HTzuHx1
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) January 4, 2021
If you think Tanya Roberts being alive is shocking, wait til you see tonight’s season premiere of #TheBachelor !!! Starts in 10 minutes…
— Mike Fleiss (@fleissmeister) January 5, 2021
Look… I’m glad Tanya Roberts did not pass away. And I hope she makes a full recovery.
…that being said, I couldn’t help but think of this when I read of today’s announcement. pic.twitter.com/W8Qvl19pW5
— Neil Kaplan (@NeKap) January 5, 2021
Tanya Roberts, still alive despite being confirmed dead by her rep.
2021 wants so little smoke it's just respawning folks.
— Richard Jeter (@MilesToGo13) January 5, 2021
Tanya Roberts just left this in my front yard, WTF pic.twitter.com/ywD4NiERmM
— Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) January 5, 2021
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