Last month, a video of Rachael Ray went viral, and many people became concerned about her health. In the video, it seemed like the famous chef was slurring her words, which left her fans worried. Some even thought something serious had happened to her. But Rachael didn’t leave her fans hanging for long—she later gave an update about her health in the first episode of her podcast, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead.
Rachael explained that she had been recovering from a few different health issues, which she partly blamed on her love of housework. “I take care of the house. I adore doing housework,” she said during the podcast.
“I love being in the kitchen.” It might seem like a simple thing, but Rachael is known for enjoying the physical work that comes with running a home. “Even though I enjoy doing chores, I always write something and work with my brain every day,” she added.
“I enjoy what people think of as physical labor,” Rachael continued. “I enjoy creating lists, organizing dinners, and preparing meals. I love carrying in the woods.” She even joked about how she and her husband, John, often compete with each other when it comes to physical tasks like carrying firewood.
“How much timber did John have on him? Is it possible for me to carry more?” she laughed. “John doesn’t hear me say that. I just say it to myself.”
Despite her love for housework and staying active, Rachael shared that she had to slow down for a while due to a couple of “bad falls” she had in the past few weeks. Although she didn’t go into detail about what happened, it was clear that the falls had taken a toll on her.
Fans were already worried about her health, and in early September, they noticed something unusual in a video she posted on Instagram. In the video, Rachael appeared to be slurring her words, and part of her face seemed to sag.
One fan commented, “Observe her mouth. It looks like she might be recovering from a stroke.” Another fan added, “To me, it sounds inebriated. She also seems bloated. I hope she gets the help she needs, or else she could be another person who dies from the terrible disease of addiction.”
Rachael didn’t immediately address the concerns, but she did offer an explanation in her podcast. She reassured her fans that she was taking care of herself and explained the situation in a way that made sense, even though she didn’t go into too many details.
“I just want everyone to know I’m alright,” she said. “Nothing horrible happened to me. I’m recovering and taking it easy right now.”
Her fans were relieved to hear from her directly and thanked her for the update. “What became of Rachael Ray? I really hope she’s alright,” one fan commented. “Nothing horrible would ever happen to her.”
Rachael’s honesty and sense of humor helped calm the fears of her followers, and it was clear that she had a long road of recovery ahead of her. She may be taking a step back for now, but Rachael Ray is as strong and dedicated as ever.
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