A beloved former Fox News personality just took to social media to reveal another devastating health setback, revealing they'd been diagnosed with meningitis.
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Longtime meteorologist and former Fox & Friends host Janice Dean shared the diagnosis on Instagram on Nov. 9. "I've been taking a bit of a break from social media because I was diagnosed with viral meningitis," the 56-year-old, who announced back in June that she was stepping back from her Fox News role due to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, wrote.
"I've never been this sick before and it could take months to recover," Dean admitted.
"Grateful to all the doctors, nurses, teachers (at my kid's school), neighbors who have helped out, friends who have checked in and my family for taking good care of me. And all of you who prayed for me, it's helping," she added. "Love to you all."
According to the Cleveland Clinic, meningitis is swelling around the brain and spinal cord. It can cause a headache, fever, and a stiff neck. It can be life-threatening, so quick treatment with antibiotics is often needed.
Fans Rally Around Janice Dean After She Reveals Meningitis Diagnosis
Dean said in June that she was leaving Fox & Friends after more than two decades because her MS had progressed and made the demanding schedule difficult. She was diagnosed in 2005.
Of course, the Fox News fan favorite was met with overwhelming support in the comments section to her candid post.
"Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, Janice. Take care and God Bless!" Fox News correspondent Mike Emanuel wrote. "Love you JD ... wishing you a rapid recovery," another top comment read. "Sending you healing vibes and a whole lot of love JD," another fan added.
Last month, in a Substack post, Dean detailed an illness that she said "knocked me off my feet." She admitted that anytime she has a health setback, she worries that her MS will spiral out of control.
"It started with achy painful legs and feet, exhaustion and an overall feeling of being unwell," Dean wrote at the time. "My kids had little colds that they quickly got over, and perhaps I caught what they had, but as someone who lives with an auto-immune disease, a little bug can turn into a monster."
"Every time I get sick I always worry that my MS will get worse."
Not long after the Substack post, Dean asked fans on Instagram for prayers without detailing what was wrong.
Here's hoping Dean makes a full recovery ASAP.
