We told you the 23-year-old former ‘Gossip Girl’ stylist and fashion blogger was horribly injured and had to have her hand amputated, but after speaking to one of her best friends, it sounds like there’s hope for a strong recovery!
Lauren Scruggs has miraculously survived after walking into a two-seater prop plane’s propellor blade on Dec. 3 and the entire world is awaiting updates on her recovery. HollywoodLife.com has just spoken to a longtime friend of Lauren’s who tells us “Lauren is making progress” but she’s still in the ICU of Dallas’ Parkland Hospital.
“She is making progress,” a friend who preferred to remain unnamed told us. “But it is a long road ahead. It is such a tragedy. She is SO beautiful inside and out.”
According to a spokesperson for the family, Lauren sustained severe head and shoulder injuries, when she turned to thank the pilot and was caught in the spinning blade. Her left hand was severed, she suffered a skull fracture, brain injury and could lose her left eye.
“After exiting a propeller plane, an accident occurred where she walked into the front of the prop,” the spokesperson posted on the website, Caring Bridge. “Struck on the left side of her body, Lauren’s hand, head, and shoulder area were hit.”
— Chloe Melas
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John
Posted at 7:06 PM on December 18, 2011
I hope she can recover enough to go on with her life.
She has already beaten the odds against her. Now, comes the challenge of making the best of what has happened to her.
I pray for this young woman!
matt
Posted at 9:15 PM on December 9, 2011
Children are starving to death each day by no fault of their own. She made a mistake and got injured. She is fine. Get over it, this should never have been news. Shows you what a banal society we live in.
Jade
Posted at 3:56 AM on April 4, 2012
Peggy in Ohio
Posted at 1:29 PM on December 9, 2011
How can you hear about something like this and not say a little prayer for Lauren and her family? And to those idiots who posted such stupid hateful insensitive remarks –how can you look at yourself in the mirror? Grow up! Your parents must be so proud…..
To Lauren and her family — There are strangers out here who care and we are praying for you!!
anon
Posted at 3:24 AM on December 9, 2011
Eeewww Grrooossss
Look at how pointy her chin is. Looks like a Witch.
She not that pretty.
She never had looks in the first place.
She didn’t lose anything from her little booboo.
idiots
Posted at 9:15 PM on December 26, 2011
Zeppedy
Posted at 5:09 AM on December 8, 2011
David S
OK, sorry, didn;t realise you know her. I do wish her well and as I said she seems to have a strong family and gorup of friends and that’s better than any medicine.
One point from this tho, I live in Ireland – last year a ‘socialite’ died from bad cocaine. The next day 5 ‘ordinary’ people died at a party for the same reason. Her story ran for months, and still pops up. They got a paragraph and were not even named – to me that sucks.
Hope she (and you) get over this – and lastly – don’t get worked up with others comments – the web is full of nuts and freaks and there’s always gonna be people that’ll joke and post stuff like this, worst thing you can do is rise to it. Tell Lauren about all the good posts here and disregard the crap.
Mel A
Posted at 1:22 AM on December 8, 2011
No matter who this happened to, its still sad. I hope she makes a good recovery.
Emma Z.
Posted at 3:22 PM on December 7, 2011
It was an honest mistake that happened in a split second that can’t be undone. Just watching video clips of running propellers,I can see how they become almost invisible, especially in the dark. I feel badly for Lauren and pray for her and her family.
It’s really sad to see how immature, evil and hateful some people are, and how they get enjoyment out of someone’s mistake. What goes around comes around, so to laugh at someone’s tragedy could bring on a tragedy of their own.
Jonathan Edwards
Posted at 2:06 PM on December 7, 2011
David S
Posted at 5:43 PM on December 7, 2011
Im just sick of the horrible comments and people joking about something this tragic. Lauren and her parents are incredible people and instead of taking the bait from the media wanting to blame the pilot, they took the high road, didnt blame him and agreed it was an accident. take time to check out who these people are….. pretty incredble. (www.hopeformarriages.com ). If you want to call me a fruitcake, then feel free. I probably did get overly worked up over the rude and insensitive comments. My
prayers are with her and their family.
NoggerBob
Posted at 2:03 PM on December 7, 2011
lol, the “entire world” is waiting to hear updates on this person whom I had never heard of until this accident. I wonder what would propeller to do something so stupid.
Jack
Posted at 6:41 PM on December 7, 2011
You are not very nice. All you can do is hide behind your screen, troll.
tina
Posted at 11:43 AM on December 7, 2011
What has happened to Lauren really could have happened to anyone it was an honest matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time,no fault should be on anyone,but everyone should truly care about another when they are hurt or hurting,she is young and this will affect her,I pray for her ,her family,and friends,no one should ever have to be hurt so bad,and anyone of us is vulnerable,I do believe her strength of being so healthy will help alot in her recovery,this is a sad situation,it helps us to reflect and to think,both important.
Southernbell
Posted at 11:50 AM on December 7, 2011
I am praying for her and her family. I am also sending some extra prayers for those insensitive jerks that think their comments are cute or funny. May God have mercy on you for being so hateful.
Dec. 7th, 1941
Posted at 10:13 AM on December 7, 2011
Ted
Posted at 10:06 AM on December 7, 2011
Talk about a dumb blonde. I have never heard of anyone walking into a propeller. Not even Helen Keller would do that. This “model” was either high, drunk or just dumb. At least she has one hand left and one eye left. She needs to change the magazine name from “LOLO” to “LULU”.
Poppy
Posted at 10:22 AM on December 7, 2011
ted how many hours did you strain to come up with the lulu remark..you sound like an idiot.
KILGORE Texas 75662
Posted at 10:03 AM on December 7, 2011
David S.
if you’re itching to prove your point…
Post your contact details so those lucky ones may contact you.
Zeppedy
Posted at 9:21 AM on December 7, 2011
Yeah it’s a tragic accident, but as I’m typing I’m sure theres been many more aorund the world that we won;t hear about. She’ll be alright, she’s in good care and looks like she has a strong stable family.
David S, you’re a bit of a willy aren’t you? Threathening all these people and looking for a fight. What if one of these chaps does live in Texas and is 6’9″ and full of muscle eh? Bit of a problem then matey! Were you in love with her btw? C ya – Zeppedy, downtown Texas
David s
Posted at 9:41 AM on December 7, 2011
Nope, I know her family and they are great people and these jerks our there make me sick. Jeff and cheryl have dedicated their lives to helping others. Of I couldn’t handle myself, I wouldn’t be offering the whipping. Im not a professional, but I’m certainly a seasoned amateur that has never had a problem with bigger opponents. They are usually the slower ones anyway. Yep, I am fired ip because these people disgust me. The Scruggs family is a model for everyone to follow.
awwww
Posted at 9:59 AM on December 7, 2011
Lighten up francis
RJS
Posted at 7:44 PM on December 7, 2011
I love that movie line. And you’ve used it very appropriately here. I appreciate your levity.
just wondering
Posted at 9:16 AM on December 7, 2011
StratoSam
Posted at 9:14 AM on December 7, 2011
busted
Posted at 8:34 AM on December 7, 2011
David s
Posted at 6:32 AM on December 7, 2011
I would love to put you in ICU. Maybe the doctors could give you a heart and if you are lucky, they could add some sensitivity, brains and a conscience. And with some really good fortune, I could help with some facial rearrangement. Ien….. That name alone makes me want to smack you. .
len kraven
Posted at 4:20 AM on December 7, 2011
David s
Posted at 6:15 AM on December 7, 2011
Ien,
You are correct – the entire world isn’t awaiting news on Lauren. Luckily for her, she has more friends by her side than you have brain cells you little punk. Lauren and het family are the model of what most humans and families should be. I don’t understand why you would / could post something like you did. If you live anywhere in Texas, I would be happy to drive to meet you to talk about your comment. You are a loser punk that doesn’t know her or her family. Try to get some sensitivity. If you are in Texas, I would be happy to drive to meet you and pummel you. Feel free to reply so I can follow through on my offer punk.
Ien???? Is that really your name and spelling ?? No wonder you are such a dick. …. Who wouldn’t be with a name and spelling like that ? I would love to get my fist on your face after you pulled it out of your comic book or video game you loser. Make my day. Reply.
Omar
Posted at 4:10 AM on December 7, 2011
OMG, that made my day. Darwinism at work. Chick walked into propellers! That’s some Daffy Duck stuff there.
Nathan
Posted at 6:13 AM on December 7, 2011
Omar may god get you for what you say. I hope that he re visits your sarcasm with as much pain and suffering that her and her family are in. Some times you should just keep your mouth shut.. But of course that is why you make such comments, to get attention. Sad story I hope she recovers. You are in our prayers Lauren.
David s
Posted at 6:47 AM on December 7, 2011
Omar,
I’m not done with you. I pray Lauren recovers and that you reply back with your contact info so I can help you understand pain and being in the ICU. I can’t stand idiots like you and i would love to share with you a little Texas hospitality. Step out from behind your keyboard little man.
Huh? What’s that? I couldn’t understand you with that bottom lip quivering ! Huh, what did you say? Oh – you pissed your corduroy shorts out of fear ? What a tragedy you dork. Try not to ruin your Star Trek shirt you tiny little punk.
Rachael
Posted at 2:07 AM on December 7, 2011
To the people who feel it is necessary to make hateful comments you need to take a second and make a rational thought before you say something hateful. No one knows exactly what really happened yet what if the plane was turned off and the propeller was winding down who knows. So before you say something ugly put some thought in what your about to say. And in a situation like this if you are going to be hateful keep it to yourself no one wants to see that because it was a really low move and it shows how low of a person you are. Why is there always someone who makes fun of a bad situation? Why can’t we all have something nice to say? Best wishes to the Scruggs family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer
Posted at 12:57 PM on November 18, 2012
So sick of hearing about her. It’s sad what happened but we don’t need to hear about it every day.