Recently, Christina Applegate (50) has opened up more about her life with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. It was in 2021 that he first revealed to the public that he had contracted the disease.
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, comes second The Directorate of Health a serious disease that mainly affects young adults.
– I can’t walk without a cane
She described it as a difficult journey at the time, but it was clear the diagnosis didn’t have to stop her.
“As we all know, the road goes on,” he wrote.
Now the movie star has been honored with a star on the ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’, and in that context she has appeared publicly for the first time since being diagnosed, she writes. People.
Speech in tears
The actor, known for ‘Dead to Me’, ‘Bad Moms’ and ‘The Sweetest Thing’ among others, gave a heartwarming speech during the star’s presentation.
In particular he singled out Katey Sagal (68) and David Faustino (48) as important supporters and joked that Sagal was there for both physical and moral support.
Applegate already said it she can’t walk without a cane, and during the ceremony, the star explained that she couldn’t stand for too long.
HAD TO SIT DOWN: Faustino, Applegate and Sagal during the presentation of the star. Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/NTB
sea View
She took the opportunity to pay tribute to those close to her.
– This day means more to me than you can imagine, explained the 50-year-old in her speech and went on to say that friends and family are the most important things in her life.
Shout out a serious diagnosis
– Last but not least, the most important person in the world is my daughter. You are so much more than what you know. You are so beautiful and kind and loving and intelligent and interesting, and I am lucky every day that I get up and take you to school. You’re everything for me. Thank you for being by my side through all of this.
TEARS: Christina Applegate was clearly moved during the ceremony. Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/NTB
sea View
However, the ceremony wasn’t over before Applegate had time to joke about the diagnosis.
– Oh, by the way, I have a disease! Have you noticed? I don’t wear shoes! Either way, you should laugh about it. Thank you very much, this is a great honour, she concluded.
The star had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed: – Let’s hope we don’t get hit by a bus
I will not accept it
Earlier, Applegate spoke about the disease and acknowledged that he will never recover. She’s been honest that it’s something she struggles with.
– It won’t get better. I’ll never accept that, she said.
It was also important to her that the outside world know that she was aware that the disease had changed her.
– I gained 18 kilos and I can no longer walk without a cane. I want people to know I am aware of this, she said at the time.
