Kamara said on Twitter he has developed the speech disorder alongside an existing thyroid issue.
Sky Sports' Chris Kamara . Image: Alamy Stock Photo Sky Sports' Chris Kamara . Image: Alamy Stock Photo VIV ANDERSON, Steph Houghton and Robert Snodgrass are among the current and former players to have sent best wishes to Chris Kamara after the broadcaster revealed he is suffering from apraxia of speech.
The Sky Sports presenter and former footballer, 64, sparked concern after he appeared to slur his words during an appearance on Soccer Saturday this weekend, prompting viewers to message him on social media.He wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish.“Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal.Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish.
Kamara previously underwent a brain scan to check if he was developing dementia after suffering from what he described as “brain fog”.However, his symptoms were instead explained by an underactive thyroid, for which he now receives treatment.
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