Christina Applegate has shared her first video update following months of hospitalization, offering fans a glimpse into her recovery and debuting a fresh hair color. The 'Dead to Me' star, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, posted the video on Instagram on September 21, thanking fans for their continued support.
“Fresh hair color, new weird spot on my cheek haha,” she captioned the post, thanking hairstylist Dave Stanwell for “brightening up my cloudy day” and adding, “Love you and love to you all out there.”
Indeed, when celebrities open up about their medical struggles, it raises public awareness and helps others with the same condition feel less alone. MS is a common neurological disease that affects approximately 2.8 million people worldwide. Several celebrities have disclosed their MS diagnoses and shared how it affects their lives.
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