But in many people, scleroderma also damages structures outside the skin, such as blood vessels, internal organs, and the digestive tract (systemic scleroderma). “In some people, scleroderma affects only the skin. The Mayo Clinic writes: “There are different types of scleroderma. It affects women more than men and usually affects people between the ages of 30 and 50. Scleroderma, also known as scleroderma, is the name for a group of rare diseases that involve stretching of the skin and connective tissues, according to Mayo Clinic. I am also working on a cure for that disease.” The other sweet lady in the photo is our grandmother, Bella Comer. “She passed away at the age of 47 from scleroderma, a disease I was seeking a cure for, with as a proud board member of #SclerodermaResearchFoundation – My heart goes out to all who have lost someone dear to them. “My sister Gay turned 73 years old yesterday,” he wrote on January 10, 2020. Saget wrote a tribute to his sister in 2020, around the time of her birthday, he shared a photo of himself with his sister and their grandmother. It seems silly, but it helped me somehow. In addition to his many creative gifts, he also shares this profound grief. Our siblings all passed away at the age of 47.
America’s father is also an older brother.īob Saget spoke openly and deeply about loss.
