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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ashley Roberts reveals terrifying health scare that saw her 'body shut down' as she details decades long battle with insomnia in candid podcast
She was part of one of the biggest pop groups in the world and enjoyed worldwide success with the Pussycat Dolls. However behind the scenes Ashely Roberts has paid the price for trying to keep up with the high energy performances and intense schedule. Speaking candidly on Paul Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk the singer, 43, reflected on a terrifying health scare she experienced during her time in the band and her decades long battle with insomnia. She confessed: 'When I my body started shutting down, I thought ok it is time to take a pause.' Explaining how ill she got, the star admitted health professionals feared she had a brain aneurysm after a severe bout of sickness and headaches. 'We were in London doing a gig and I was sick and I was like "Ok I'm just ill, you know, probably caught something." 'I was vomiting and had extreme headaches and I'm thinking "This it isn't getting any better and we I need to get on a flight to Germany." 'I ended up going to the hospital and they said "We think you are having a brain aneurysm. So we need you to chill," and I was like "Well I need to get on a plane." 'Then as I am walking to the MRI my knee locks up and turns out I had viral arthritis, I didn't even know this was a thing. So I couldn't bend my knee.' She continued: 'My body was just like stop. I was having some kind of reaction to a virus that I had caught. But I was like the show must go on.' After leaving the group Ashley's health took another knock which she believes to have been caused by intense stress. The star explained: 'There was a literal physical manifestation of stored emotion in my body that has to come somewhere right? 'Unless you have got some sort of release the body is going to try and get it out and I feel like that's what my body was trying to do. 'I had eczema all over my legs, I had a stomach ulcer, I had shingles on my chin. I think stress was at the root from a young age and I was lucky to have performing and dance as an outlet but I think my body had been used to holding stress in.' Later in the interview Ashley also opened up about her decades long battle with insomnia, as she admitted she began 'chugging' Nyquil (the US equivalent of Night Nurse) at just 14 years old. She began: 'NyQuil was my little bedside friend. I was coping, I didn't know what to do and I was not sleeping. I was like 14. 'Yeah I was putting a lot of pressure on myself for a choreographer that was coming into town. I wanted to show up and be the best I could be and I was so anxious I didn't sleep. 'Then I was so anxious the next night about not sleeping and then that happened for a few nights in a row and I thought I was going out of my mind. 'So I was just chugging that [NyQuil] every few hours to get myself through the night to get some sleep.' She continued: 'It became the norm because I was nervous if I didn't sleep I wouldn't be able to show up as myself and have the brain capacity to operate through school, work and dance. 'I was nervous that my mental health wouldn't be stable, probably counter productive but at the time I just thought "Sleep is important I need to sleep".' Ashley later began taking Xanax as she added: 'I started taking Xanax which was very helpful for many decades of my life. 'I had sleep issues since I was 14 and I didn't really know how to handle it and I just knew that this would knock me out for a few hours so I could get sleep.' Yet now Ashley explained that through routine she has managed to find stability as she credited her Heart Breakfast Show for helping her find balance. 'The structure, the stability and the routine has been a game changer and I have been able to teach my body to have that kind of rhythm. 'But that has taken time and I still don't have the perfect balance.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
I woke up from a three-day coma tied to a hospital bed with a brain-swelling virus after snorkelling on holiday
REBECCA Roskilly was terrified to wake up alone in a Turkish hospital with her legs strapped to the bed. The 30-year-old's ordeal grew even more frightening when she found out she had been in a coma for three days and was battling a killer brain infection. 7 7 "I thought 'oh my god, I'm going to die'," the mum, from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, said. Just days earlier, Rebecca had set off for a seven-day holiday in Marmaris, Turkey, with her husband Vincent Roskilly-Pearson, 28, and their four children. She had been snorkelling with her kids on a boat trip but avoided putting her head underwater as she suffers from tinnitus - a permanent ringing in the ears. This is after she burst her eardrum while scuba diving 10 years ago, an injury doctors believe may have made her more vulnerable to infection. By the time she had got back to the hotel, she started experiencing tinnitus symptoms, which often includes persistent ringing, buzzing, or whooshing sound in the ears. "I thought it could be something to do with the boat trip." she said. "Lots of things can trigger it [tinnitus] but mainly noise and if I get water into it. I do try to avoid getting water in my ear. "My children are very noisy so they add to the tinnitus so I thought maybe I just need some peace and quiet. She added: "I'm no stranger to ear pain so I did not think it was going to progress into this." The next day, the family planned to visit a waterpark, but Rebecca decided to stay behind at the hotel. 'MOST TRAUMATIC DAY OF MY LIFE' My son, 18, wrote his illness off as a hangover - hours later he was dead "I said to my husband 'my ear is still doing my head in so I won't be able to enjoy it. You take the girls and I'll stay at home with the baby'," she explained. But Vincent refused to leave her side because she "didn't look right." "We were told that if he had done that he would've come back to a dead body. He went against my judgement and stayed," Rebecca said. As Rebecca began losing consciousness, her husband called for an ambulance. "I am so grateful my partner stayed with me and didn't go to the waterpark," she said. "I can be quite stubborn so I'm surprised I didn't just say 'no, just go'. I need to listen to him more." After being rushed to hospital, Rebecca was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and swelling of the brain, which left her in a coma for three days. 7 7 7 'SUCH A NIGHTMARE' Once she woke up, doctors performed a procedure on her eardrum and believe the infection may have stemmed from an undiagnosed ear issue she picked up back in the UK. Rebecca said: "Apparently [the doctors] were trying to do procedures on me and because I was so confused I was getting aggressive and lashing out. "I had to be further sedated and restrained so they could actually find out what was wrong with me. That caused me to slip into a coma for three days. "Then I woke up properly and immediately was confused where my husband and children were and what was going on and realised my arms and legs were strapped to my bed. "It was shocking. I didn't believe it when they said three days. I wouldn't wish it on anyone." She added: "It was terrified waking up hearing about brain swelling because my dad died of a haemorrhage to the brain. "They did a procedure on my ear and it was excruciating because they sawed my ear drum." The family were due to fly back home on July 3, but are now waiting until Rebecca is fit to fly and she remains on an IV drip and has to take painkillers. What is meningitis and how you can you avoid getting it? MENINGITIS is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can be very serious if not treated quickly - it can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves. Symptoms include: a high temperature (fever) being sick a headache a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop) a stiff neck a dislike of bright lights drowsiness or unresponsiveness seizures (fits) Call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest A&E immediately if you think you or someone you look after could have meningitis or sepsis. Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Bacterial meningitis is rarer but more serious than viral meningitis. Infections that cause meningitis can be spread through: sneezing coughing kissing Vaccinations offer some protection against certain causes of meningitis. These include the: MenB vaccine – offered to babies aged 8 weeks, followed by a second dose at 16 weeks and a booster at 1 year 6-in-1 vaccine – offered to babies at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age pneumococcal vaccine – 2 doses offered to babies at 12 weeks and 1 year, and a single dose offered to adults aged 65 or over Hib/MenC vaccine – offered to babies at 1 year of age MMR vaccine – offered to babies at 1 year and a second dose at 3 years and 4 months MenACWY vaccine – offered to teenagers, sixth formers and "fresher" students going to university for the first time Source: NHS "I came on this lovely holiday with my family and never expected it to turn into such a nightmare," she said. Luckily, the parent had travel insurance but her friends set up a GoFundMe page to support the family while Rebecca is unable to work. Rebecca said: "We're just stranded here. They're going to try and get me on a normal flight but they're going to get me airport assistance. I'm able to do little walks but as far as getting around an airport I don't think I'll be able to do that. "It's hard to sit up for more than about 60 minutes at the moment without needing to lie back down because my head feels like it's spinning. It's day by day. "[The GoFundMe page] is absolutely incredible. "It's been a massive help and benefit because whether the insurance drags their heels a bit on sorting my family's accommodations, the insurers say they'll pay it back but that's to be seen. "There's other costs like food and drink for my children. "Because we're self employed we've got no income right now and we're missing out on a lot of markets and events that we do." 7
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Faces Family Crisis And Travis Kelce Passes The Test
When Taylor Swift's father faced a serious health scare, the emotional rollercoaster brought new revelations and one unexpected phone notification. From a rushed hospital vigil to Travis Kelce stepping up like never before, Swift's inner circle is tighter than ever. Sources say love, loyalty, and a certain family group chat now define this pivotal moment. Taylor Swift's Father Faces Life-Threatening Emergency Taylor's father, Scott Swift, is recovering after undergoing an unexpected quintuple bypass heart surgery earlier this week. What began as a routine check-up for the 73-year-old turned into a sudden crisis, leaving the Swift family deeply shaken. 'The doctor found something and everything happened so fast. But they took care of it,' an insider revealed to the Daily Mail. Scott's emergency came as a shock not just to fans, but to Taylor herself, who has historically been far more concerned about her mother Andrea Swift's ongoing health battles. 'Taylor has been so concerned with her mother's health struggles over the years that her focus was really only on her. Her dad was always in great shape,' the source added. Andrea, now 67, has survived both brain and breast tumors. Taylor Leans On Travis Kelce In Crisis As the family rushed to Scott's side, it was Taylor's boyfriend, Travis, who stepped up in a major way. Sources say the NFL star immediately 'went into total caregiver mode,' doing everything from ordering takeout for Taylor to personally checking on her father. 'This was their first crisis together and Travis was doing everything right,' the insider said. 'If Taylor wasn't ready to marry him before, she sure is now. They were in love before, but now it seems unbreakable.' Perhaps, the ultimate sign of trust was when Travis received a coveted notification that he had been officially added to the Swift family group chat. Travis Kelce Gets Taylor Swift's Family's Stamp Of Approval Taylor's two-year romance with Kelce has steadily grown more serious, and this moment seems to have brought them even closer. Travis's relationship with her family has long been solid. In May, he and Taylor hosted a Mother's Day brunch in Philadelphia with both sides of the family, including his mother, Donna Kelce, his brother, Jason, and his sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce. Fans also remember how Donna and Taylor first bonded while cheering from the stands during the 2023 NFL season. Even Scott Swift, a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, has warmed up to Travis, despite the Chiefs beating his beloved team in the Super Bowl. Travis, in turn, affectionately calls him 'Big Scott' and pokes fun at his team loyalty. Taylor Swift's Deep Bond With Her Father Resurfaces Longtime fans know Taylor has always been close to her dad, both personally and professionally. Scott, a former Merrill Lynch stockbroker, helped manage her career in the early days and played a major role in building her $1.6 billion fortune. Scott has also had a subtle presence in her music. In the fan-favorite 'All Too Well,' Taylor sings, 'You, who charmed my dad with self-effacing jokes,' while in 'But Daddy, I Love Him,' the title itself reflects her deep paternal connection. In May, during a tense legal battle involving Taylor's former best friend, Blake Lively, it was Scott who reportedly came to her rescue once again. How Scott Swift Intervened In Blake Lively's Legal Battle According to insiders, in exchange for Lively's legal team dropping a subpoena against Taylor, Scott allegedly turned over evidence showing that the opposing counsel had 'threatened to leak' Taylor's private texts with Blake. Though Lively's team denied the claim, the friendship between the two women has seemingly been strained ever since. In June, an insider told the Daily Mail that Lively was making attempts to reconcile with Taylor but her efforts were futile. 'Even though Taylor has cut ties with her, Blake hasn't with Taylor,' the source told the publication. They also revealed that Lively had made multiple attempts to reach Taylor via 'texts, voicemails and emails,' begging to mend things. 'Taylor hasn't responded to any of Blake's pleas. She's ignored all her groveling excuses. The missives explain there must be some misunderstanding on Taylor's part and that she would never do anything to harm their ten years of closeness and personal secrets,' the insider explained. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mr. Kate YouTuber Kate Albrecht Details Coma After Giving Birth
Originally appeared on E! Online Kate Albrecht and Joey Zehr are opening up about a health scare that followed the birth of their second child. The couple behind the Mr. Kate YouTube channel, who are also parents to son Moon, 6, are recounting the medical emergency that Kate endured after giving birth to daughter Mars on May 22. After spending weeks mostly offline, Kate, 43, and Joey, 43, shared that while they are now parents of two healthy babies, the last eight weeks following their home birth in Hawaii have been a difficult journey. While the birth itself went smoothly—an especially happy moment as Kate was excited to experience natural birth following her c-section with Moon—everything changed two weeks later. "I was so tired and so sore," Kate recalled to People in an interview published July 18. "I felt like, 'Wait, this is supposed to be easier. I'm supposed to recover from a natural childbirth easier than a surgery,' but I was bedridden." And despite repeatedly getting the all-clear from the doctor, Kate knew something wasn't right, and her suspicions were confirmed after she went to a friend's house and started to fall ill. "I was starting to just not be able to think clearly," she remembered. "She put me in bed, and that's actually where my memory stops." More from E! Online Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Under Company Investigation Into Alleged Affair After Coldplay Concert Video Today's Dylan Dreyer and Husband Brian Fichera Break Up After 12 Years of Marriage Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans Shares Update On Who Her Son Jace is Currently Living With Kate's friend called Joey, and by the time he showed up, her condition had progressed: She was unconscious with blood coming out of her mouth. "I immediately jump on the bed and yell at her, and she won't wake up," he shared. "Kate started having seizures in the room, which was terrible to watch." As it so happened, a film crew was outside filming a movie, so Joey quickly found the on-set medic who let him know she likely had eclampsia, which according to Yale Medicine, is "a rare condition in which a pregnant or postpartum woman suddenly experiences seizures" that can arise "until 6 weeks after delivery." After a seizure in bed and a seizure in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, she was intubated. Joey recalled, "At that point, she was then in a medical coma." Several hours and medical tests later, Kate woke up the next morning and was eventually discharged from the hospital. Kate was discharged after spending the day in the ICU and being transferred back to labor and delivery. And while the scary chapter came to an end, the couple looks back wishing someone would have warned them about the possibility of developing the condition. "We knew so much information," Joey said. "Yet, we had no idea that two weeks after giving birth, we should be watching for preeclampsia, eclampsia." He added, "We were prepared for everything except the one [thing] that happened." Now, weeks later, the couple is finally feeling like things are back to normal. "My family is okay. They're thriving," Kate shared. "My baby's thriving. She's fine, and I'm good and getting better every day." Read on for more celebrities sharing details on their health journeys. Lupita Nyong'o's Uterine FibroidsSuki Waterhouse's HerniaBrian Austin Green's Perforated AppendixAdam Devine's Long-Term Injury From Childhood AccidentJason Tartick's Back InjuryMatt Kirschenheiter's Heart AttackTracy Morgan's Medical EmergencyChristy Carlson Romano's Eye InjuryAmy Schumer's Cushing SyndromeCasey Fitzgerald's Neck Injury From Hockey Skate BladeHailey Bieber's Blood ClotJustin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt SyndromeJamie Foxx's Brain Bleed & StrokeEmilia Clarke's Brain AneurysmCori Broadus's StrokeShailene Woodley's Health Battle For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Took a Break From Spotlight Because of a Family Emergency, Says ‘Source'
reportedly put all her professional commitments aside because of a family emergency. A day after outlets confirmed that the singer's father, Scott Swift, underwent a quintuple bypass surgery a month ago, a source shared more details about Taylor's support for her dad. The insider exclusively told Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop that the singer took a break from the spotlight to be by her father's side alongside her family. Taylor Swift camped at the hospital with her mother and brother, says 'source' Taylor Swift reportedly chose to prioritize her family when her father, Scott Swift, went through a health scare. According to Rob Shuter's exclusive report, a family friend revealed that the singer 'camped out' at the hospital as her dad underwent quintuple bypass surgery. She was accompanied by her mother, Andrea, and brother Justin. On July 16, Taylor's representative confirmed to TMZ that Scott had to go under the knife for a heart procedure. He reportedly underwent the surgery over a month ago and is recovering with his family by his side. The rep also confirmed that the operation wasn't the result of a heart attack but due to a few 'urgent blockages.' A friend told #ShuterScoop that Scott's health scare was 'terrifying,' but the family 'caught it in time.' According to TMZ's report, the 73-year-old went for a routine check-up with his wife when the doctors sensed something was wrong, eventually leading to the quintuple bypass surgery. Fortunately, he is reportedly already on the road to recovery. Taylor's inner circle told the outlet that the 'Cruel Summer' singer has immersed herself in daughter mode after getting to know of her dad's health scare. The source said that for the Grammy winner, 'family always comes first.' Since completing her The Eras Tour in December, the singer has spent quality time with Travis Kelce in public and away from the spotlight. In May, she announced ownership of her masters after purchasing the recordings from Shamrock Capital. The post Taylor Swift Took a Break From Spotlight Because of a Family Emergency, Says 'Source' appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
