- Kathie Lee Gifford disclosed she experienced "debilitating" chronic pain, attributing it to the physically demanding nature of her entertainment career; the former Today host admitted in a new interview with People.
- Over the past two years, the 72-year-old underwent a total hip replacement in 2024, followed by a second hip surgery after overextending herself during recovery, and more recently, cataract surgery.
- Gifford admitted the pain was so intense that she "wanted to die a few times," clarifying that she never intended to harm herself.
- She reflected on her decades in the industry, noting the physical toll from roles such as performing pratfalls as Miss Hannigan in "Annie."
- Through multiple surgeries, stem cell therapy, and consistent physical therapy, Gifford reports she is now able to actively engage with her five grandchildren.
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