Leslie Fhima.Photo:John Fleenor/Disney
John Fleenor/Disney
The Golden Bachelorstar Leslie Fhima’s 65th birthday was a little bit different this past year.
The television personality recently revealed that instead of a celebration to mark her big day, she spent time in a hospital to undergo a “random” surgery instead.
“Hey everybody! I know that everyone was just curious to know what I did on my 65th birthday. I spent it in the hospital. Yes, I had a bowel blockage, severe cramping, came into the ER,” she explained in a since-expired Instagram Story post on Sunday, according tomultiple outlets.
Her birthday was just before the new year on Thursday.
Fhima explained that it was “just something so random. Actually, scar tissue from an appendectomy I had when I was 18 years old.” She then warned fans, “If you have severe stomach issues, don’t wait 12 hours to go to the hospital like I did.”
The reality dating show contestant assured her supporters that everything would be fine and that she was “very excited” to return home to her dog.
In early December, Fhima, who wasrunner-uponGerry Turner’s inaugural season ofThe Golden Bachelor, visited theBachelor Happy Hourpodcast anddished about dating Prince.
Leslie Fhima.ABC/Ricky Middlesworth
ABC/Ricky Middlesworth
She first mentioned her teenage love affair with the late “When Doves Cry” hitmaker back in October on theGolden Bachelor’sseason premiere, but she shared more details during the podcast appearance.
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She also claimed to bePrince’s muse for his 1979 single “Sexy Dancer.”
Leslie Fhima and grandkids.Leslie Fhima/Instagram
Leslie Fhima/Instagram
While she and Prince may not have gone the distance, Fhima eventually found lots of love as agrandmother of three.
The little ones — Jackson, Sofia and Yossi — even appeared on the ABC series in Minneapolis before theGolden Bachelorfinale when Turner visited his top three ladies' hometowns to meet their families.
source: people.com
