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Kathie Lee Gifford's Painful Prayer: 'Lord, Take Me Home'
30 Jun
Summary
- Kathie Lee Gifford endured extreme pain, wanting to die.
- She underwent hip replacement and cataract surgery.
- Broken bones limited her ability to play with grandchildren.
Kathie Lee Gifford recently shared details of her severe physical suffering over the last year. The 72-year-old daytime television icon described pain so intense that she contemplated death.
Gifford's health struggles included a total hip replacement and a cataract procedure. She also dealt with broken bones, which caused significant complications and limitations.
These physical challenges led her to retreat from public life. She recalled praying, "Lord, if this is all you have left for me, I want to go home," during her most difficult moments.
The pain also prevented her from fully engaging with her five grandchildren. "I couldn't carry them, I couldn't love on them, I couldn't run and play with them," she stated.
She suggested that years of exerting herself on stage, including performing pratfalls in a 2006 production of Annie at Madison Square Garden, may have contributed to her injuries.
Separately, Gifford recently made headlines for comments regarding The View's cohosts and the LGBTQ community, which have drawn attention.
