BBC Formula One presenter Jennie Gow, 45, has revealed that she has suffered a “serious stroke” that has left her struggling to speak and even write.
“Hi everyone, been quiet the last few weeks, this is because I suffered a serious stroke two weeks ago. My husband is helping me type this, as I’m finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected,” Gow said in a statement posted to social media.
“I’m desperate to make a full recovery and return to work, but it might take some time. Thank you for the medical teams at Frimley and St. George’s and my family and friends who’ve got me through the last fortnight.”
— Jennie Gow (@JennieGow) January 13, 2023
In addition to being a BBC presenter for Formula One racing, Gow also appears regularly on Netflix series Drive To Survive.
BBC News reported:
In response, Formula 1 Racing tweeted: “Thinking of you Jennie, and wishing you all the very best with your recovery.”
The McLaren racing team said: “The entire team sends their love and strength as we look forward to seeing you back in the paddock.”
Broadcasters Hazel Southwell, Laura Winter and Dan Walker are among those who have tweeted messages of sympathy.
Jennie Gow has covered Formula 1 and other motorsport events for the BBC, ITV, Netflix and Sky TV.
The Southampton-born presenter, who grew up in Wargrave, Berkshire, began her broadcasting career at BBC Radio Solent before working for commercial radio stations in the south of England.
Gow reportedly published this prior Instagram Live video:
https://twitter.com/CharlotteEmmaUK/status/1614050928461594625
On Friday, the CDC announced they were investigating a potential link between strokes and the COVID-19 jab.
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