The 'Charles in Charge' actor's wife Renee Baio takes to her Twitter account to share that she's diagnosed with Microvascular Brain Disease in addition to 2 meningioma brain tumors.
- Mar 12, 2018
AceShowbiz - Unfortunate news came from former child actor Scott Baio. On Saturday morning, March 10, his wife replied to a tweet making an inquiry on her condition. She said that she just learned that she has Microvascular Brain Disease.
Earlier that day, there was a tweet to Scott's wife which read, "Hi Renee, how are you doing health-wise? I'm hoping better?" Renee responded to the tweet by saying, "Besides having 2 meningioma brain tumors, in Oct 2017 I also learned I have Microvascular Brain Disease. @Jerseyshore06."
Besides having 2 meningioma brain tumors, in Oct 2017 I also learned I have Microvascular Brain Disease. @Jerseyshore06
— Renee Baio (@MrsScottBaio) March 10, 2018
The post was confirmed by Scott on his Twitter account. He said, "Unfortunately, this is true. Renee is forever my rock, my life & my soulmate! Toughest person I know. @MrsScottBaio."
Unfortunately, this is true. Renee is forever my rock, my life & my soulmate! Toughest person I know. @MrsScottBaio https://t.co/fyMtMl8MGX
— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) March 10, 2018
In an interview with The Blast, the actor said, "She was a former stunt-woman and had a massive brain injury in 92 due to a jet ski accident. We don't know if her tumors and this new disease has anything to do with this." He also revealed that it was moderate to severe chronic microvascular disease.
He added, "All we know is she must live as stress-free, depression free and anxiety free life as possible and a get good amount of sleep each night. This new disease can cause strokes and dementia."
Renee has been battling brain-related disease for several years. On June 16, 2015, the actor shared on his Facebook account, "Just a few days ago we learned my wife, Renee has a meningioma brain tumor. Although 90|percent| of these type of tumors are benign they can cause serious problems depending on the size of the tumor and the location. We are waiting to learn the exact location to see if it’s operable."
He continued, "Renee has been down some rough roads in her life, yet each time with her strong faith in God, she comes through a better and stronger person. During this time we ask for your prayers and support. My wife is my rock. She refuses to even shed one tear, nor will she question God's will. Renee, Bailey and I will get through this and along the way maybe help educate others to get checked out (MRI with contrast) as 6,500 people each year, mostly women get these tumors."
