Rob McElhenney Reveals He’s Been Diagnosed With A ‘Host Of Neurodevelopmental Disorders And Learning Disabilities’ At 46
By
Rob McElhenney has been diagnosed with “a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.”
The actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner took to Twitter on Tuesday to share the news, telling others who might be dealing with a similar thing that they’re “not alone” and “not stupid.”
READ MORE:
‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Star Kaitlin Olson Cheekily Responds To Rob McElhenney Cheating Allegations
McElhenney wrote, “I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!
“I go through the full diagnosis/prognosis on the @thesunnypodcast (which drops in 2 weeks),” he added, referencing the upcoming episode of his podcast.
McElhenney went on, “It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone.
“You’re not stupid. You’re not ‘bad.’ It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true :)”
I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!
I go through the full diagnosis/prognosis on the @thesunnypodcast (which drops in 2 weeks)
It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are…
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) July 11, 2023
McElhenney was praised online for speaking openly about his diagnosis.
READ MORE:
Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney Are In Shock In Emotional Video Shot By Paul Rudd At Wrexham Game
See some of the reaction below.
Great attitude. Thank you for spreading awareness on this 🫶🏻🙏
— Vincenzo Landino (@vincenzolandino) July 11, 2023
So amazing Rob, thank you for sharing and helping thousands who may be struggling.
— Canadian Red Dragons 🇨🇦🏴 (@WrexhamCanada) July 11, 2023
Thank you for being so open and honest.
Looking forward to listening to the podcast— Michelle 🌹 (@MichellebelleFX) July 12, 2023
Fantastic attitude and presence – every step ahead is merely the journey. You got this!
— Brandon Edwards (@FioreUnited) July 11, 2023
we’re real proud of you rob!! congrats on this step in your journey 🙂 💙💙
— alain 💫 (@zerohsugar) July 11, 2023
i’m so proud of you for being open about this. i still can’t even put into words what this means to me coming from you. this is so important. thank you so much rob, x.
— tori ☀️ | sunny spoilers (@thegcldengcd) July 11, 2023