Nationwide — Rebecca King-Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, has been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for nearly a decade. She has now shared her experience publicly after a recent procedure improved movement on one side of her body. She opened up about her diagnosis, symptoms, and ongoing recovery in a recent interview.
The 60-year-old singer and actress was diagnosed in 2015 after several years of unexplained tremors and physical changes. According to Page Six, she first noticed a slight numbness in her left foot and changes in how her arm moved while walking. At the time, her symptoms were often dismissed as stress or anxiety, which delayed a clear diagnosis for about three years.
As her symptoms continued, Rebecca pushed for further medical referrals until she finally received answers. Over time, the condition began affecting her balance, sleep, and daily movement, becoming a private struggle while she continued her normal life.
Recently, she underwent a medical procedure that improved movement on one side of her body. She shared that she can now write again with her right hand, something she had not been able to do for around three years. She remains in recovery and expects further improvement over the coming months.
A second procedure is already scheduled for September to treat the other side of her body. She said the goal is to further ease symptoms and help maintain her independence as treatment continues.
Her husband, actor and TV host Terry Crews, praised her as the “rock” of their family. The couple, who have been married since 1989, share five children and have supported each other through multiple health challenges, including Rebecca’s 2020 breast cancer battle.
“Watch[ing] her go through what she [went] through the last 10 to 12 years has been very, very hard. The tremors, the not sleeping, the loss of balance,” Terry said. “But to watch her write her name for the first time in three years, let me tell you. I don’t know what to say, I’m choked up just thinking about it.”
Rebecca said she decided to speak publicly to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and available treatment options. She added that she remains hopeful that a cure will be found while continuing her recovery journey.
“I’m doing 90 percent of what I want to do,” Rebecca said. “Terry is my rock. And I thank God that he has the means to take care of me, allowing me to go to doctors and get the procedures I need.”