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Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia, frontotemporal dementia: What to know ahead of documentary release
The TV personality was diagnosed with both conditions "after undergoing a battery of medical tests" in 2023. The news comes days before the release of the Lifetime doc "Where Is Wendy Williams?"
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Mike 'the Situation' Sorrentino on the 'powerful, profound moment' he realized he had to get sober for good
The "Jersey Shore" star talks to Yahoo Entertainment about his new memoir, in which he gets real about opioid addiction, and how today his drug of choice is "#growth."
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Matthew Perry Foundation Established to Help Those Struggling With Addiction
Following Matthew Perry’s death on Oct. 28 at the age of 54, a foundation has been established in the actor’s name. Announced in a press release Friday morning, the Matthew Perry Foundation is accepting donations to help individuals dealing with addiction. “In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the …
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Tyler Christopher, 'General Hospital' star, was candid about mental health, addiction challenges in final years
The longtime "General Hospital" star, who died this week from a cardiac event, struggled with addiction and his mental health, but he was fighting to get his life back on track. "I am in a new chapter," he said in September.
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Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered for helping people. Here's how he advocated for those struggling with addiction.
Perry said that he was "an example to other people who may be struggling" with addiction.
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Hulk Hogan Opens Up About His Past Issues with Alcohol and Pain Meds: 'When I'm Done, I'm Done'
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has lifted the lid on his past addiction issues and the healthy lifestyle choices he's made since then
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Jamie Lee Curtis opens up about opioid addiction: 'My worst day was almost invisible to anyone else'
The "Halloween" actress shudders to think what would have happened had her opioid addiction raged during today's fentanyl crisis.
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