Strictly Come Dancing sensation Debbie McGee has bravely revealed the harrowing health crisis that left her virtually immobile for two years, requiring extensive spinal surgery to regain her mobility.
The 65-year-old television personality, who famously wowed audiences alongside Giovanni Pernice in the 2017 series, confessed she kept her debilitating condition secret from the public while undergoing treatment.
The Painful Reality Behind the Smiles
Speaking candidly on her BBC Radio Berkshire show, McGee disclosed how spinal issues stemming from a combination of scoliosis and arthritis became so severe that walking became nearly impossible.
"I couldn't stand for more than a few minutes without being in agony," the former magician's assistant revealed. "The pain was constant and debilitating, affecting every aspect of my daily life."
A Secret Struggle
While maintaining her public appearances and radio commitments, McGee privately battled the condition that saw her spinal cord become dangerously compressed.
"I had to have major surgery where they went in through the front and back of my neck," she explained, detailing the complex procedure that required months of recovery.
The Road to Recovery
Now on the mend, McGee expressed profound gratitude to the medical team that restored her quality of life. "I'm just so thankful I can walk again without constant pain," she shared emotionally.
Her revelation has sparked an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities alike, all amazed that she maintained her professional commitments while enduring such physical challenges.
