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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Inga Parkel

Kathie Lee Gifford admits she wanted to ‘die a few times’ amid struggle with chronic pain

Kathie Lee Gifford has opened up about the “debilitating” chronic pain she has endured in recent years, brought on by the demanding “physical” nature of her career.

In the past two years, the former Today show host, 72, has undergone a series of procedures: a total hip replacement in 2024, followed by a second surgery after she overextended herself during the recovery period, and more recently, a cataract surgery.

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