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Former Gogglebox Star Elaine Updates Fans on Life After 10-Week Brain Bleed

She now posts candid updates about disability following a diagnosis of irreversible brain damage.

Overview

  • Elaine joined Gogglebox in 2023 with her son Seb, and their 2024 absence was later linked to her haemorrhagic stroke.
  • She described suddenly losing all vision while driving, with doctors later saying the bleed had been present for about 10 weeks.
  • CT and MRI scans in April 2024 confirmed the diagnosis, and she was told there was no treatment to reverse the damage.
  • She reports ongoing double vision and left-sided paralysis, has given up driving and work, and relies on a wheelchair for most mobility.
  • Elaine uses social media to document day-to-day life and disability awareness, recently noting she can no longer stand for long periods at concerts.