Former The Dukes of Hazzard star Catherine Bach gave fans a scare when she was hospitalized in Los Angeles in 2025, but the 72-year-old actor is positively glowing in two new pictures that she posted while dining with a friend in Nashville in April.
What Does Catherine Bach Look Like Today?
The former pinup model dined at Halls Chophouse in Nashville with a friend in mid-April, and she shared two snaps that had fans and friends raving:
Why Was Catherine Bach Hospitalized?
Parade reported that Bach had been hospitalized with an embolism after undergoing surgery in October of 2025.
Have Catherine Bach’s Dukes of Hazzard Co-Stars Spoken Out About Her Health?
Yes.
Her onetime Dukes co-star, Ben Jones — who played Cooter Davenport on the iconic show — turned to social media on Oct. 30 to share the news of Bach’s hospitalization with fans in a post that was later deleted.
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“Breaking news! Our dear Catherine Bach has just been admitted to the hospital in Los Angeles on an emergency basis,” Jones wrote alongside his wife, Alma.
“Catherine has an embolism that probably developed as a result of a recent surgery. We will keep you posted, and Catherine will share her story as soon as she is recovered. She is so, so sorry to have to cancel her appearance at Cooter’s this weekend. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Love, Ben and Miss Alma.”
Bach canceled appearances set for that weekend at Jones’ Cooter’s Place location in Nashville.
John Schneider — who played Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard — later turned to social media to share an update, writing, “Attention Dukes of Hazzard family!! I just texted Catherine, and thankfully, she responded right away.
“Yes, she is in the hospital, but she assures me that she is going to be fine,” he added.
“She appreciates all our prayers and support and is truly disappointed not to be traveling this weekend. We love you, Catherine!”
Tom Wopat played Luke Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, and he also provided an update.
Who Is Catherine Bach?
Catherine Bach became a television icon during the run of The Dukes of Hazzard for her portrayal of Daisy Duke, whose cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, were the show’s main characters.
Her signature cutoff denim short shorts inspired the Daisy Dukes fashion trend and sold millions of posters at the height of her fame on the iconic television show, which ran from 1979-1985.
What Has Catherine Bach Done Since The Dukes of Hazzard?
According to IMDb, Bach has landed a number of other roles in the years since The Dukes of Hazzard left the airwaves.
She has acted in television shows including Monk, Hawaii Five-0 and more, and she appeared on The Young and the Restless as Anita Lawson from 2012-2019.
Bach has also reprised the character of Daisy Duke for several Dukes of Hazzard reunion films, video games and more.
How Old Is Catherine Bach?
Catherine Bach was born on March 1, 1954. She is currently 72 years old.
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