Ashton Kutcher: This rare disease that almost made him deaf and blind

Ashton Kutcher: This rare disease that almost made him deaf and blind

American actor Ashton Kutcher recently revealed that two years ago he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, a “strange and very rare form of vasculitis” that left him almost deaf and blind.

Ashton Kutcher has come a long way. The American actor, best known for his role in the cult TV series That ’70s Show, recently revealed that he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease two years ago that left him almost deaf and blind.

“About two years ago I had this strange and very rare form of vasculitis that messed up my vision, hearing and all my balance”Kutcher says in an excerpt, Shared by Access HollywoodFrom the National Geographic reality show Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge. Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels.

“It took me a year to recover”continues the 44-year-old comedian. “You don’t appreciate things enough until they leave you. Until you say, ‘I don’t know if I can see it again.’ I don’t know if I can listen again. I don’t know if I will be able to walk again. I’m lucky to be alive.”

After this excerpt was broadcast, Ashton Kutcher spoke on Twitter To appease his fans. “Before there’s a lot of rumours, rumors or otherwise… yes, I had a rare episode of vasculitis three years ago”he says. “Right away I had hearing, vision, balance problems. I made a full recovery. Everything is fine. Let’s keep going. See you at the New York Marathon.”

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