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Viola Davis, 61, Reveals Shocking Shingles Diagnosis
The Daily Beast • • health
Key Points:
- Viola Davis revealed she was diagnosed with shingles in 2012, shortly after her Academy Award nomination for "The Help," experiencing severe pain and flu-like symptoms that significantly impacted her health.
- Initially mistaking her symptoms for a spider bite, Davis learned from her doctor that shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, was the actual cause.
- The diagnosis was a surprise to Davis, who had considered herself healthy due to her lifestyle, and it changed her perspective on strength and self-care.
- Inspired by her experience, Davis partnered with GSK for the “Shingles, Actually” campaign to raise awareness about shingles and encourage people over 50 to discuss prevention with their doctors.
- Davis is a celebrated EGOT winner and won her Oscar for "Fences," continuing to be a prominent advocate for health and wellness.
