30+ Celebrities with Chronic Illnesses: Hidden Struggles

Rob McElhenney - Neurodevelopmental Disorders And Learning Disabilities

The star has announced the news himself. McElhenney took to Twitter to reveal that he was diagnosed with neurodevelopmental issues and learning difficulties at the age of 46. Rob acknowledged that he chose to make it public to remind others that they are not alone. "It's not something I'd generally discuss in public, but I felt there are others who deal with similar issues, and I wanted to reassure you that you're not alone. You are not stupid. You are not "bad". It might feel like that at times. But it's not true:)," he posted on social media. According to specialists, a learning disability develops when the brain processes and interacts with information in an unusual way, impeding a person's capacity to acquire and use a skill efficiently. McElhenney's message received a positive response from his 1.1 million Twitter followers, who conveyed their gratitude to the actor. As the husband of his It's Always Sunny co-star Kaitlin Olson, McElhenney's candor about his condition was appreciated.

Sarah Ferguson: Breast Cancer and Now... Skin Cancer

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, revealed in her newest "Tea Talks" podcast that she had a mastectomy for breast cancer. Ferguson said, "I urge every single person who is tuning in to this podcast to get themselves checked, undergo screenings, and take action." A spokesman said, "Sarah, Duchess of York, was recently diagnosed with an early stage of breast cancer detected during a routine mammogram screening." At London's Royal Free Hospital, physicians found a "shadow" of the disease that needed to be "immediately sorted" during a routine checkup. Ferguson's spokeswoman believes the 63-year-old Duchess' condition emphasizes the importance of regular checkups, despite being symptom-free. She recovered at home with her children Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. The Duchess of York's health issues seem to persist. Sarah Ferguson announced she had skin cancer weeks after 'fighting' breast cancer. After being diagnosed with early breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, according to Ferguson's spokesman. She is undergoing further investigations to guarantee early detection.” The Duchess is in London for treatment. Best wishes for her quick recovery.