May 25, 2010
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Singer Walter Williams from R&B group The O'Jays seemed to have a charmed life, but for nearly three decades he kept a secret from his fans -- he was suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS).
However to mark World MS Day on May 26, Williams decided it was time to go public with his health issues to let other MS sufferers know that it is possible to lead an active life despite the chronic and often disabling disease.
"I have done well with MS and I want other sufferers to know that they too can lead a normal life," Williams, 67, told Reuters in a telephone interview.
"Why now? Well, it's a good time to come out and let people know there is medication for this now that helps a great deal. When I was diagnosed they told me I had 20 years to live and there was no cure but it has all changed." Read More
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