Nicole Richie hospitalised

The Hollywood actress was treated for pneumonia...

10:43 19 November 2009

Actress Nicole Richie has been admitted to hospital in Los Angeles.

The Associated Press reported that she is being treated for pneumonia.

The star is believed to have checked herself into the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre.

Her representative stated: "Nicole has checked into Cedars-Sinai where she is being treated for pneumonia. She is doing well."

Richie wrote on Twitter on Sunday: "OK cold, it's been 6 days. Let's part ways graciously & keep it moving."

On Monday, at a court hearing where she was trying to obtain court papers against paparazzi, her lawyer indicated to the judge that the star was unwell, reports People.

Richie is the daughter of singing legend Lionel Richie. She is a mother of two - Harlow and newborn son Sparrow, who was born in September. Their father is Joel Madden, a member of rock band Good Charlotte.