Kathleen Turner Shocks Fans with Stunning Comeback Amid Ongoing Health Battles

Kathleen Turner, the celebrated actress famous for her roles in *Body Heat* and *Romancing the Stone*, has recently raised concerns about her health following a public appearance in New York City.

The 70-year-old was seen using a wheelchair and a cane during her outing, which took place in Manhattan. She was dressed casually in a black shirt, black pants, a gray sweater, and black sneakers. Initially, she used a cane as she got out of a vehicle and entered an office building. However, when she left, she was in a wheelchair, leading to worries about her well-being.

This sighting comes after a recent incident where Turner had to leave the stage during a performance of *A Little Night Music* due to feeling unwell. This raised further questions about her health, especially given her long history of serious health issues.

Turner has been candid about her battle with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that affects the joints and can cause severe pain. She was diagnosed during the height of her career in the early 1990s, and the illness has significantly impacted her life.

In earlier interviews, she described the severity of her symptoms while filming the 1994 film *Serial Mom*, explaining that her feet swelled to the point where she couldn’t fit into her shoes. “I couldn’t walk. I couldn’t hold a glass,” she shared. “The only way I could go up and down stairs was on my butt, pushing myself. The pain is very bad because there’s no way to sit, lie, or stand that allows you to escape it.”

Turner noted that while her condition is not life-threatening, it severely diminishes her quality of life. She turned to alcohol as a way to cope with her pain, believing it was a safer option than pain medication. “It was incredibly stupid,” she reflected, realizing later that drinking was taking away precious moments with her family. She eventually checked into rehab in 2002 and now only enjoys a cocktail occasionally.

Despite her chronic pain and the challenges of her condition, Turner has continued to work in Hollywood, albeit with fewer leading roles. She recognizes that she needs to adjust her career to manage her health better.

Turner reflected on the challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis, but she emphasized her determination to keep going. “Yeah, but I wouldn’t accept it. I am a very stubborn woman,” she said.

She shared that she regained her strength, stating, “I got back to full strength, as full as I would ever be again. They told me I would be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Now, that was almost 30 years ago. And I look at what I’ve done in 30 years and I think: ‘Well, go to hell!’”

Despite her ongoing health issues, Turner’s fighting spirit has kept her active in film and theater. However, her recent appearances, along with her need for mobility aids, have led to increased public concern about her health.

Fans are undoubtedly hoping that the beloved actress, who has been open about her health struggles and her past with alcohol abuse, will continue to tackle her challenges with the same resilience and strength she has shown throughout her career.