Cloris Leachman at 'The Thalians' 53rd Annual Gala honouring Clint Eastwood, held at The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California - 021108

The 82-year-old, who was recently voted off the current season of reality show Dancing with the Stars, was reportedly admitted late last week (ends 14Nov08), after falling ill while in a car with her son George.

Entertainment Tonight reports that doctors quickly diagnosed her with pneumonia, and began treatment to battle the illness.

A spokesperson for the star - who won an Academy Award for 1971 movie The Last Picture Show - has yet to confirm the reports, and it's unknown if Leachman is still in hospital.

Source: WENN