‘The brain takes you to places that are dark’
Chris Kamara previously shared a heartbreaking confession before receiving a debilitating health diagnosis.
Former Sky Sports star Chris revealed in 2022 that he has apraxia, a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult to speak. It also affects the ex-footballer’s mobility.
At first, he thought he was suffering with dementia. But the thought of getting diagnosed with the disease became too much. So much so, that his ‘brain took him to dark places’.
The TV star made a heartbreaking confession (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Chris Kamara health: TV star on dementia fears
Chris – on Blankety Blank this weekend (September 7) – shared his apraxia diagnosis in 2022. The condition affects Chris’ speech daily, and he has previously revealed that on some days he slurs and on others he can’t speak at all.
Following the diagnosis, the former professional footballer and manager turned pundit was forced to quit his Sky Sports gig.
Speaking to MailOnline in 2023, Chris candidly opened up about his fears pre his apraxia diagnosis.
I won’t know my wife. They’d have to see me in a home.
“I didn’t want to be a burden to them,” he said, referring to his beloved family.
Chris Kamara says ‘brain takes you dark places’
The brain takes you to places that are dark
The TV star also said: “The brain takes you to places that are dark. I used to escape down to the stables with the horses and just be thinking, ‘What’s going on?’”.
Chris Kamara was diagnosed with speech apraxia (Credit: YouTube)
Chris discusses ‘dark times’
The presenter has been open about life with apraxia. In his autobiography, Kammy, which was serialised in The Mirror, Chris laid bare the “dark times” triggered by his illness.
He said: “I’m going to admit something now, something I’ve never mentioned before. It’s hard for me to talk about, so bear with me. As I was gripped by apraxia, and the apparent hopelessness of my future, I’d been escaping more and more down to the animals at the back of the house. Going down there allowed me to unravel my thoughts.”
He then heartbreakingly went on: “And I’ll be honest, some of those thoughts could be dark. I’m a man who has always wanted to help, to provide, to love and nurture those around me. And now I could only see myself as a burden. A shell of the man I used to be that they would be left to look after. Seeing myself like that was like staring into an abyss.”
News
(N) BREAKING NEWS: Liam Payne’s “troubled” father has unexpectedly SPOKEN OUT, revealing that he noticed something “unusual” about his son’s body before it was returned to the UK: “I didn’t see any signs of an AUTOPSY….”
Liam Payne’s family has recently been the focus of considerable attention following the tragic death of a close family member, leading to an important update regarding the situation. As the family grapples with their grief, arrangements have been made for…
(N) Liam Payne’s “unfortunate” father was nearly “overcome” when he found out his son wouldn’t be able to visit his homeland one last time: “They forced the boy to stay in Argentina forever…”
In the wake of the heartbreaking news surrounding Liam Payne’s untimely death, details about his funeral have begun to surface. The former One Direction star’s passing in Buenos Aires has sent shockwaves through the music community and his legions of…
(N) Alarming: Liam Payne’s “unfortunate” father revealed that the police refused to allow the singer’s “untouched” body to be returned home: “They wouldn’t let us see the boy…”
The family of Liam Payne is facing an incredibly difficult time following the heartbreaking news of his passing. In a recent update, it has been reported that his body is set to return to the UK for a funeral, allowing…
(N) Kelly Osbourne SPOKE OUT by unexpectedly revealing the “final message” sent to her by the singer before collapsing at a hotel in Argentina: “I wasn’t the only one who received this…”
Kelly Osbourne has recently opened up about the emotional turmoil faced by Liam Payne in the lead-up to what she describes as his final days of distress. Her poignant comments reveal a deep concern for the former One Direction star,…
(N) Heart-wrenching accounts reveal that Liam Payne became a “victim” of Hollywood’s unforgiving industry, facing struggles from peers and fans alike.
In a recent discussion that has captivated fans and industry insiders alike, Liam Payne opened up about his experiences as a member of One Direction and the intense pressures that come with fame. He described himself as a “victim of…
(N) Jennifer Lopez speaks out after ex-husband Ben Affleck mentions her in a recent online conversation, labeling him a “phony.”
Ben Affleck recently made headlines with a comment about his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, that has taken many by surprise. During an interview, Affleck spoke candidly about his relationship with Lopez, which was highly publicized in the early 2000s and again…
End of content
No more pages to load
