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Jun 16, 2023 · Kathleen Turner took a break from acting but refused to let her illness define her life. After gaining weight from medication, she endured media scrutiny over her appearance. The pressure took a toll on her mental health, leading her to turn to alcohol.
She added that on days when the rheumatoid arthritis in her wrist was especially bad and she warned the other cast members not to touch it, Atkins would intentionally sit on it during a scene where Turner had to play dead, causing Turner extreme pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating condition that causes crippling pain, and without treatment and determination, it can be the final curtain. Turner showed true grit, though; she was able to overcome and manage her arthritis pain. Today she can be found right where she belongs—on theatre screens around the world.
May 5, 2012 · LOS ANGELES – When Kathleen Turner, who was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, was told by a physician that she would spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair, she “fired that doctor immediately.” “I am stubborn,” declared the actress in that famous smoky voice, which was good to hear again.
Nov 26, 2019 · 209. 55K views 4 years ago. When Kathleen Turner was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, in her late 30s, she was at the peak of her career as a leading lady in...
Feb 18, 2019 · In a candid new interview with the Daily Mail , actress Kathleen Turner revealed that she’s been in “constant pain” after she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis back in 1992. “Waking...
Mar 3, 2022 · Kathleen Turner Was Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis 30 Years Ago. From Being Bedridden To Taking Over The Stage Again, It Was A Hard-fought Battle. HollywoodMask
