World Parkinson’s Day: 5 Black Celebrities With Parkinson’s Disease - Page 5
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4. Victoria Dillard
Victoria Dillard, the film and television actress known for her roles in Deep Cover and Spin City, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006 shortly after giving birth to her second child. Since then, she has become a staunch advocate for fighting the disease and specifically how it impacts the Black community.
“I take 10 medications a day, three times a day,” she said in a previous interview with Brain and Life. “They are hard to swallow, but they are like oxygen for me. Each medication manages different symptoms.”
“It helps to have supportive family and friends,” Dillard added. “It also helps to remain creative. When I try to hide my tremor, it tends to make it worse.”
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