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Oprah Winfrey Hospitalized for Stomach Bug, Misses 'CBS Mornings' Appearance

Gayle King shared the candid reason why Oprah Winfrey was not on Tuesday's show to announce her book club pick.

King, Burleson and Dokoupil continued the conversation with the author, who was previously selected for Oprah's Book Club in 2008. Following King's reveal, a statement on behalf of Winfrey was made via the Oprah Daily Instagram account further explaining her absence. "Ms. Winfrey is recovering following a stomach virus and received and IV due to dehydration at the recommendation of her doctor," it read.

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