Christina Applegate has revealed the heartbreaking news that her dad, Robert Applegate, passed away just a week ago.
During a conversation on the MeSsy podcast with JoAnna Garcia Swisher, the 53-year-old actress shared her raw emotions and how she had held back her grief for a while. “This is the first time I’ve really cried. I think kind of, like, I wasn’t allowing myself to have that yet,” she confessed, adding that she had been preoccupied with other things, which prevented her from truly processing her father’s death.
Christina Applegate also shared that although she and her family were aware that her dad was nearing the end of his life, the loss still hit hard. “Is that an excuse for not feeling? Because you know that someone’s gonna go?” she asked, reflecting on the complex emotions that come with losing a loved one, even when you’re prepared for it. The Dead to Me star elaborated on her relationship with her dad, saying that although her parents separated when she was only five months old, her father remained a part of her life throughout the years.
In addition to this painful loss, Christina has been battling multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with in 2021. The actress opened up about how MS affects her daily life, revealing that she often experiences sharp pain and aches that leave her in tears. “I lay in bed screaming – like, the sharp pains, the ache, that squeezing,” she said.
Christina admitted that simple tasks have become increasingly difficult for her. From struggling to pick up her phone to having trouble holding a TV remote, MS has taken a significant toll on her body. “I can’t even pick up my phone sometimes… sometimes, I can’t even hold them,” she explained. In addition, getting out of bed has become a challenge due to the pain she feels in her feet, which she compared to walking on “lava.”
The Anchorman actress showed her characteristic humor, joking about using a diaper due to her physical limitations. Despite the humor, it’s clear that the physical challenges she faces every day are no laughing matter.
Christina’s candidness about her father’s passing and her struggles with MS shows the vulnerability and strength she carries, even as she faces these immense personal challenges.
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