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After a long silence – news about the health of the seriously ill Christina Applegate

After a long silence – news about the health of the seriously ill Christina Applegate

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Christina Applegate is reportedly recovering well at home following a hospital stay, according to sources close to her.
  • The reason for her hospitalization remains undisclosed, leaving uncertainty about whether it was related to her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
  • Applegate has previously shared her struggles with health issues, including kidney infections and the daily challenges of living with MS, but has maintained a positive outlook and thanked fans for their support.

Actress Christina Applegate is reportedly in good health and recovering at home after a recent hospital visit, sources close to the star told TMZ. The specific reason for her admission to the hospital has not been disclosed, leaving speculation as to whether it was connected to her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition she has openly discussed since her diagnosis in 2021.

Applegate's representatives have previously declined to comment on her medical treatments, emphasizing the actress's long-standing practice of sharing her health journey publicly. During her hospitalization, Applegate expressed gratitude to her fans on social media for their unwavering support. "Health problems are a constant part of my life, but I am a strong woman and I get stronger and feel better every day," she wrote.

Health problems are a constant part of my life, but I am a strong woman and I get stronger and feel better every day.

— Christina ApplegateApplegate's message to fans on social media during her hospitalization.

Her former "Married... with Children" co-star, David Faustino, spoke about Applegate's condition in June, noting the significant challenges she faces with MS. Despite the difficulties, Faustino highlighted her resilience and enduring sense of humor. "It's very hard for her, but she still manages to joke. Humor is the way she moves forward," he said.

Last year, Applegate revealed on her podcast "MeSsy" that she had experienced severe pain due to a kidney infection, which required hospitalization. Earlier this year, she shared that her illness often confined her to bed, though she made efforts to drive her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie, to school daily. Applegate has consistently stressed that living with MS is not easy, but she remains determined to stay strong and optimistic.

It's very hard for her, but she still manages to joke. Humor is the way she moves forward.

— David FaustinoCo-star David Faustino commenting on Applegate's resilience in dealing with her illness.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.