Denrele Edun also disclosed that the ailment was so severe that he couldn’t drink water, hear or breathe at a point
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Nigerian crossdresser, actor and media personality, Denrele Edun has opened up on his battle with stroke.
According to him, he suffered a stroke that affected half of his face and only recently pulled through.
He made this known in a now viral interview with Channels TV, where he admitted it was the most challenging chapter of his life.
He also explained that he was very sick at the time, adding that the stroke left his left eye closed and caused a noticeable shift in his facial features.
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He further disclosed that the ailment was so severe that he couldn’t drink water, hear or breathe at a point.
He went on to say he had to cover the affected side of his eyes with his long hair.
Speaking during the chat, Denrele Edun said: ”I had just come out of having a stroke on half of my face, I was very sick.
“But it still did not stop me from working. My face was dropping on the right side anytime I had to drink water it would pour out of my mouth. One of my eyes was widely opened and I couldn’t hear and breathe.”
