US EditionMichael Barrymore Says 'It's Scary' as He Shares Life-Changing Diagnosis - Liverpool Echo
Michael Barrymore developed epilepsy after mini strokes at 73 and experiences cluster seizures affecting 25% of epilepsy patients, requiring emergency medication at home.
- On TikTok this year, Michael Barrymore, veteran TV presenter, revealed he was diagnosed with epilepsy after a mini stroke at age 73.
- Despite typical onset over 50, Barrymore developed epilepsy in his 70s after a mini stroke, according to the NHS.
- He said, `he suffers cluster seizures affecting a quarter of epilepsy patients and faces a 40% chance of epilepticus` without prompt care.
- Having suffered several attacks this year, Barrymore must keep emergency medication at home and has invited other sufferers to connect.
- His TikTok video received more than 580,000 views, with Gen Z TikTok users leaving supportive messages for Barrymore.
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