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Rheumatoid arthritis, RA, is an autoimmune disease. The immune system attacks the joints, causing joint pain, swelling. Kathleen Turner reveals her experience.
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.
May 8, 2022 · First diagnosed with the condition in her late 30s, Turner kept the source of her illness hidden due to the pressure of Hollywood and the very little public knowledge of autoimmune diseases at...
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.
Mary Kathleen Turner (born June 19, 1954) is an American actress. Known for her distinctive husky voice, she is the recipient of two Golden Globes, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards.
Jul 3, 2024 · In recent years, Kathleen has struggled with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that affects her mobility, but she hasn’t let it take over her life. “I’m getting stronger all the...
To acclaimed actor and 80’s sex symbol Kathleen Turner, the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis was a death sentence. Turner was diagnosed at the peak of her career, and doctors expected her to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.
