Beloved Aussie reality television star Reggie Bird has revealed a heartbreaking diagnosis, describing it as “ the worst thing that you could have”.
The 2003 and 2022 Big Brother winner broke down as she detailed how she was recently diagnosed with Usher syndrome, a genetic disease that impacts both hearing and vision.
“It’s not what I wanted to hear. It’s the worst thing that you could have. I’m going to be deaf-blind,” the 48-year-old said.
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She followed up with a Facebook Live and another video stating she’s doing a bucket list.
She has encouraged her followers to offer their suggestions as to what to do before she loses her eyesight.
“This diagnosis of having Ushers syndrome blew me away, an absolute kick in the guts,” she said.
“But I’m gonna turn it into a positive and do a bucket list and would love for you all to be involved. Give me all your suggestions and we will do this together.”
The mother of two was previously been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment.
Bird opened up to PerthNow earlier this year about wanting to be a role model for other vision-impaired people.
“I’m honestly so proud of myself for going in and doing what I did and having a go. I just wanted to show people who do live with disabilities that you can get out there and achieve anything that you put your mind to, and I’m so proud to represent people with a disability.”
The star, who now lives in Queensland, took out this year’s Big Brother competition and pocketed a whopping $250,000.
She said she will be putting the cash prize towards buying a house for her and her kids.
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