Actress Mary Tyler Moore put on a brave face to attend the opening night of pal Bernadette Peters' stint in "Follies" on Monday after taking a nasty fall at home.

The beloved TV and movie veteran's face appeared to be swollen as she arrived on the Broadway red carpet, and even posed for photos.

Many photographers feared she was suffering from an allergic reaction - or something more serious, but it has emerged she simply tripped over her Golden Retriever as she was leaving home earlier in the evening.

An insider tells WENN, "She's such a trooper. She tripped over her dog and took a really bad fall, but insisted on being there for her friend."

Moore has battled diabetes since the late 1960s and alcoholism. Earlier this year she underwent elective brain surgery to remove a benign tumor.

Just last week, she was named the recipient of the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

The actress, who is best known for her portrayal of homemaker Laura Petrie in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and as title character Mary Richards in iconic sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," will be the 48th person to pick up the accolade when the Screen Actors Guild Awards take place in January.



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Mary has noted several times how much field of vision she has lost over the years. I saw her almost get clocked by a boom mike at a speaking engagement once; she got up and just didn't see it.
I really admire Mary for dealing with her health issues in such an inspiring way in general, and for attending an event that was important to her friend even under tough circumstances.

God bless you, Mary - get well soon!!!!