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Christina Applegate Hospitalized Amid MS Battle

Published 17 April 2026

Christina Applegate, the 54-year-old actress known for roles in "Married... with Children" and "Dead to Me," was reportedly hospitalized in Los Angeles late last month amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. The exact reason for her admission remains undisclosed, according to reports from sources close to the situation.

Applegate's representative provided no further details when contacted, stating, "I have no comment on whether she is in the hospital or what her medical treatments are. She's had a long history of complicated medical conditions that she has been refreshingly open about, as evidenced in her memoir and on her podcast." The hospitalization follows a pattern of frequent medical visits for the Emmy winner, who has described enduring severe symptoms since her MS diagnosis in August 2021.

Multiple sclerosis is an incurable chronic autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness, vision problems, numbness, fatigue, and cognitive challenges. Applegate first shared her diagnosis publicly on social media, writing, "Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It's been a strange journey. But I have...

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