Cindy McCain, John McCain’s Widow, Suffers Stroke in Italy

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Cindy McCain is recovering after a scary health crisis. 

Cindy McCain, the widow of the late Senator John McCain, suffered a minor stroke while in Rome, Italy. She was visiting the United Nations World Food Programme headquarters, where she serves as executive director, according to a statement released by the organization on October 9th.

After completing treatment, Cindy—mother to Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, and Bridget McCain—was given the okay to travel and went back to her home in Arizona. She is expected to recover there for up to six weeks.

She expressed her gratitude to the medical team in Italy for the wonderful care she received, stating that she’s recovering well because of their excellent work. She’s looking forward to finishing her recovery at home in Arizona with her family.

Despite a recent health issue, the former U.S. Ambassador to the UN food and agriculture organizations stressed the need for her team to maintain their normal operations.

While the situation is ongoing, I’m confident my team will continue to prioritize getting food to the over 100 million people we support in 87 countries. Addressing global hunger is more important than ever, and I’m incredibly proud of their daily efforts.

The 71-year-old stated she hopes to return to work quickly. She shared, “I’m eager to rejoin WFP teams in the field, working to fight famine and help communities who need support.”

Cindy experienced a health issue seven years after losing her husband, who passed away at 81 after a fight with brain cancer.

Meghan, John’s daughter, shared a statement on X expressing the sadness her family felt after her father’s death. She said his passing brought grief to her, her mother, and her siblings. She described him as a vibrant and loving presence in their lives, and they would carry his memory and spirit with them always.

A year after he passed away, Cindy explained how she was honoring his memory through her work as a diplomat.

She told *The Washington Post* in 2019 that he taught her many valuable lessons, but one that stood out was the need to persevere and continue working towards your goals, even after setbacks.

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In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin. She suddenly developed stroke-like symptoms, initially unable to respond when Justin asked if she was okay. She then realized she couldn’t speak and the right side of her face began to droop.

Although the symptoms eventually subsided, Hailey went to the hospital and tests revealed she’d had a small blood clot in her brain, which doctors identified as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack).

Further testing at UCLA discovered Hailey had a hole in her heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled to her brain through this hole, causing the TIA.

Hailey has since undergone a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now doing well.

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In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained the condition affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared that it had become increasingly difficult to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on *Good Morning America* that Justin was recovering well, calling the situation scary but reassuring everyone he would be okay and was grateful he was on the mend.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had previously kept private. In his 2024 Netflix special, *What Had Happened Was…*, he explained that he was suffering from a severe headache when he suddenly lost consciousness. He doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

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Shailene Woodley struggled with serious health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue, and digestive problems that made eating painful. For years, she received conflicting diagnoses from various doctors.

Drawing on her background in herbalism and holistic health, Shailene sought answers from both traditional doctors and alternative healers, hoping to find relief and understand what was happening to her body.

This search for wellness lasted a decade, and the physical discomfort led to deeper emotional challenges. She developed a fear of food and struggled with body image issues and questions about her identity.

Fortunately, after years of dedicated work on her physical and mental health, Shailene is now feeling much better and considers herself very healthy. She’s grateful to be in a good place and able to share that she has resolved the health issues she faced.

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