Christina Applegate Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: 'It's Been a Tough Road'

By Ryan Smith On 8/10/21 at 4:13 AM EDT

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Christina Applegate has revealed to fans in a heartfelt post that she's been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

The actress, 49, took to Twitter late Monday night to make the devastating revelation, as she admitted that it's been a "tough road."

She wrote: "Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It's been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. It's been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a****** blocks it."

She added in a follow-up tweet: "As one of my friends that has MS said 'we wake up and take the indicated action'. And that's what I do. So now I ask for privacy. As I go through this thing. Thank you xo."

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Christina Applegate attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. The actress revealed late Monday that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

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