Australian television personality Fiona McDonald died at the age of 67. She was best known for her work on programs such as “It’s a Knockout” and “Wombat.”
Three years ago, she was diagnosed with a terminal illness known as motor neurone disease. It’s a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerve cells in the brain.
Each day, two Australians are diagnosed with this condition.
In a statement, McDonald said she was surrounded by her family when she died. She also thanked her fans for their support during her illness.
Her sister, Kylie, posted a message on her Instagram page to share the news with her followers.
She said that leaving her body was a relief, as it had been a difficult time for her. She noted that she could not swallow normal food and could not tolerate protein drinks.
She said that her condition worsened as she started to starve and grow weaker. She also experienced back pain, which was caused by her muscles not supporting her frame properly.
After struggling through the first few years of her illness, she decided to end her life in a hospital.
It takes courage to make the decisions that will lead to your farewell.
In her message, McDonald said that she would not let her illness end her life. She urged her fans to continue to keep her in their thoughts and prayers.
She also stated that she would love to see her again. She additionally thanked God for holding her in his hand.
During a joint interview with her sister, McDonald and her sister talked about the difficult journey that she had been going through.