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entertainment1 year ago

Actress Jennifer Leak, Known for 'The Young and the Restless', Dies at 76

Actress Jennifer Leak D'Auria, known for her roles in "The Young and The Restless" and "Yours, Mine and Ours," has passed away at 76 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy. Her ex-husband, actor Tim Matheson, mourned her loss, describing her as a remarkable and talented woman. Leak D'Auria's husband, James D'Auria, shared that she was a private person who only exhibited her feelings when on camera. Her brain tissue will be donated to the Mayo Clinic for continued research on the rare disease.

via USA TODAY|
#entertainment#jennifer-leak#obituary
entertainment1 year ago

Actress Jennifer Leak, Known for 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Yours, Mine And Ours', Dies at 76

Actress Jennifer Leak, known for her role in "The Young and the Restless" and the film "Yours, Mine and Ours," has passed away at 76 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy. She had a successful career in TV and film, including appearances in soap operas and other shows. Leak's husband confirmed her donation of brain tissue for research and described her as a private person who shone on camera. She is survived by her husband and brother.

via Fox News|
#actress#death#entertainment
politics2 years ago

Virginia Democrat Jennifer Wexton Retires Due to Rare Diagnosis

Democratic congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease earlier this year, announced that she will not seek re-election for her northern Virginia-based seat. Wexton, who described her new diagnosis as "Parkinson's on steroids," stated that her prognosis for the coming years influenced her decision. She expressed her heartbreak but emphasized the importance of spending time with her family and friends. Wexton was part of the wave of Democrats who helped flip control of Congress during Donald Trump's presidency.

via The Guardian US|
#democratic-party#jennifer-wexton#parkinsons-disease
health2 years ago

Rep. Jennifer Wexton Diagnosed with Rare Neurological Disorder, Will Not Seek Reelection

Representative Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat from Virginia, announced that she will not seek re-election after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder. Wexton had previously disclosed her Parkinson's disease diagnosis in April. Progressive supranuclear palsy is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's and has no effective treatment. Wexton plans to serve out the remainder of her term and focus on spending time with loved ones. Her decision not to run again leaves an opportunity for Republicans to potentially pick up a seat in the 2024 election.

via The New York Times|
#health#jennifer-wexton#neurological-disorder
politics2 years ago

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton's Heartbreaking Decision: Won't Seek Reelection Due to Health Concerns

Virginia Representative Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat, announced that she will not seek reelection after receiving a new diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), which she described as "a kind of Parkinson's on steroids." Wexton had previously disclosed her Parkinson's diagnosis in April but sought further testing due to a lack of progress in managing her symptoms. The new diagnosis of PSP, which has similar symptoms to Parkinson's, led her to make the decision not to run for reelection. Wexton, who won her seat in 2018 and was reelected in 2020, cited her health prognosis as the reason for her decision.

via POLITICO|
#jennifer-wexton#parkinsons-disease#politics
politics2 years ago

"Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton reveals progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis"

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat from Virginia, has announced that she will not seek reelection due to a change in her diagnosis. Initially diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Wexton has now been diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder that progresses more rapidly and has no cure. As her condition worsens and her symptoms make public speaking difficult, Wexton has decided to prioritize spending time with her family. Her decision leaves Democrats vulnerable in a competitive district that was previously held by Republicans for 40 years.

via The Washington Post|
#democratic-party#jennifer-wexton#parkinsons-diagnosis