Posts Tagged ‘Disease’

Rio Ferdinand’s mum Janice dies at 58 following tragic cancer battle – two years after losing his wife Rebecca Ellison to the same disease

Rio Ferdinand’s mum Janice dies at 58 following tragic cancer battle – two years after losing his wife Rebecca Ellison to the same disease

Rio Ferdinand’s mum has tragically died Janice St Fort, 58, died in hospital on Thursday with her family by her side.  Rio and his family released a statement about the passing of his mother, where they described her as an inspiration.  “We are heartbroken to announce that our incredible mum Janice passed away today after an ongoing battle with cancer,’ said the statement….

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Megan McKenna battles publicly with coeliac disease: What are the symptoms and what diet can treat it?

Megan McKenna battles publicly with coeliac disease: What are the symptoms and what diet can treat it?

Megan McKenna has always spoken openly about her battle with coeliac disease Pete Wicks’ on and off girlfriend has been courageous enough to talk publicly about having coeliac disease ever since she came into the focus on Ex On The Beach. But what exactly is it and how has Megan McKenna dealt with it? Coeliac disease is honest and is not often discussed but irregularly…

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Bella Hadid — Suffered From Lyme disease … In Silence

Bella Hadid — Suffered From Lyme disease … In Silence

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Bella Hadid and her brother Anwar have both suffered from Lyme disease … the same disease her mother Yolanda Foster has battled for several years … and almost no one knew in anticipation of Thursday night.

Yolanda revealed her children were plagued by the same tickborne, often debilitating disease she’s battled.  Yolanda, who has been hospitalized for prolonged periods, said, “When my 2 youngest children,…

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Omar Sharif, legendary actor, has Alzheimer’s disease

Omar Sharif, legendary actor, has Alzheimer’s disease
KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images Omar Sharif, shown at the Doha Qatari Film Festival in 2011, is suffering from Alzheimer’s, the actor’s son told a Spanish newspaper.

Egyptian film legend Omar Sharif, 83, is ailing with…

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Kirk Gibson — I Have Parkinson’s Disease

Kirk Gibson — I Have Parkinson’s Disease

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L.A. Dodgers legend Kirk Gibson — who particularly hit the game winning home run in Game 1 of the ’88 World Series — has announced he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. 

The 57-year-ancient — who is now an analyst for Fox Sports Detroit — issued a statement saying, “I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief…

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Sir Terry Pratchett dies, aged 66, after long battle with Alzheimer’s disease

Sir Terry Pratchett dies, aged 66, after long battle with Alzheimer’s disease

Fantasy author passed away at his home surrounded by family

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Michael J Fox having his Parkinson’s Disease treated with brain drilling

Michael J Fox having his Parkinson’s Disease treated with brain drilling

The actor is having the activist treatment to relieve his tremors

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Jack Bruce Dead — Cream Singer Dies at 71 … From Liver Disease

Jack Bruce Dead — Cream Singer Dies at 71 … From Liver Disease

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Jack Bruce — who sang some of Cream’s largest hit songs — has died at the age of 71.

The singer/bass player’s family revealed the news on his website Saturday morning … and his rep tells us he died from liver disease.  We’re told he had been sick since January.

Bruce sang lead vocals on classic Cream songs like “Sunshine of Your Like” and…

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Robin Williams Was Battling Parkinson’s Disease, Kerry Washington Talks Scandal‘s “Darkest” Season + More in Today’s Last Lap

Robin Williams Was Battling Parkinson’s Disease, Kerry Washington Talks Scandal‘s “Darkest” Season + More in Today’s Last Lap

Taylor Ferber | August 14, 2014 6:00 pm

More details are revealed about Robin Williams‘ death, Kerry Washington opens up about the most “grueling” Scandal season yet, Selena Gomez tears up in a new trailer, and more of today’s celebrity news.

Robin Williams’ wife Susan said the actor had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease before his premature death. Kerry…