Rebecca Crews recently shared a deeply personal chapter of her life during an appearance on the “Today” show, revealing that she has been living with Parkinson’s disease since 2015. Although she had kept her diagnosis private for years, she chose to speak openly now after undergoing a medical procedure aimed at easing symptoms on one side of her body.
Now 60, Rebecca described noticeable progress following the treatment. In a joint interview with her husband, Terry Crews, she shared that she’s regaining abilities she had lost — including something as simple, yet powerful, as writing her name and dates again with her right hand for the first time in nearly three years. While she is still in recovery and expects improvements over the next few months, she also plans to undergo a second procedure later this year to address the other side of her body.
Her journey began quietly, with subtle warning signs — a slight numbness in her left foot and an unusual stiffness that prevented her arm from swinging naturally as she walked. As symptoms progressed, including tremors in her arm, her concerns were initially dismissed by a doctor as anxiety. Rebecca reflected on how often women’s symptoms are minimized, noting that it took persistence, multiple referrals, and three long years before she finally received an accurate diagnosis.
Despite initially wanting to avoid public sympathy, Rebecca decided to share her story to raise awareness about available treatments and to inspire hope. She expressed her belief that advancements will eventually lead to a cure.
For Terry, who has been married to Rebecca since 1989, the journey has been emotionally overwhelming at times. He spoke candidly about the difficulty of watching her endure years of symptoms — from tremors and sleepless nights to balance issues — especially following her battle with breast cancer in 2020. Yet he also described moments of pure emotion, like seeing her write her name again after so long, which left him deeply moved.
Together, they have built a life and family with their five children — Naomi, Azriél, Tera, Wynfrey, and Isaiah — and through it all, they have leaned on each other for strength. Rebecca described herself as still able to do most of what she loves, and credited Terry as her unwavering support. In turn, he shared that while there are days when all he can do is comfort her, his purpose is to ensure she receives the best care possible.
Their bond remains a powerful force — a reminder that even in the face of ongoing challenges, love can become the greatest source of resilience.
