Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePierra WillixWednesday 12 August 2026 18:31 BSTDame Prue Leith was recently rushed to hospital (Andrew Matthews/ PA) (PA Wire)Dame Prue Leith was rushed to Harrogate Hospital by ambulance whilst on holiday in Yorkshire following concerns that she was suffering from a stroke.The 86-year-old broadcaster, known for her role on The Great British Bake Off, experienced a severe migraine with a “rare” symptom that left her unable to speak coherently.Her husband, John Playfair, contacted their doctor after her speech became an incomprehensible jumble, prompting the GP to call an ambulance despite Dame Prue attempting to explain it was a migraine.She spent 10 hours in hospital undergoing tests, including a CT scan, before doctors confirmed that she had not suffered a stroke.Writing in her column for The Oldie magazine, Dame Prue commended NHS staff for being professional and thorough, expressing her gratitude for their cautious approach.In fullPrue Leith rushed to hospital amid stroke fears after struggling to speakMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in