Reese’s father out of danger

John Draper Witherspoon rushed to a hospital after health scare near pool

Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon’s 84-year-old father, John Draper Witherspoon, was rushed to a hospital after he was reportedly found face down near the pool at his condominium in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a report by Page Six.

A source told Page Six that a fellow resident spotted John from their balcony and alerted the building’s doorman. The doorman and building manager subsequently found Witherspoon near the pool and checked on him.

“The doorman and building manager rolled him over and they said, 'Dr. Witherspoon, are you OK?’” the source said. “He blinked his eyes, and that’s when he was rushed to the hospital.”

Nashville Metro confirmed that a medical incident took place at John’s condominium building on Friday and that an individual was transported to a hospital. Authorities, however, did not disclose the person’s identity.

Reese took to her Instagram Stories for an update on the situation. “Earlier today, several outlets reported that my dad was taken to the hospital after a fall. I want to let everyone know that he is fine now. He is being taken care of by wonderful doctors and nurses. Thank you to everyone who reached out. It means the world to our family,” she posted.