Christina Applegate was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital in late March, this according to TMZ. The 54-year-old actress' hospitalization details remain undisclosed, and it's unclear whether the admission relates to her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, which she publicly revealed in 2021.
Though Applegate's representatives haven't confirmed specifics, they emphasized her openness about her health challenges. A spokesperson told TMZ that she maintains "a long history of complicated medical conditions that she has been refreshingly open about, as evidenced in her memoir and on her podcast."
Indeed, when celebrities open up about their medical struggles, it raises public awareness and helps others with the same condition feel less alone. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a common neurological disease that affects approximately 2.8 million people worldwide. Several celebrities have disclosed their MS diagnoses and, like Applegate, shared how it affects their lives.
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