Terry Crews provided a health update on his wife, Rebecca King-Crews, on July 2, 2026, following her public disclosure of a decade-long battle with Parkinson's disease.
King-Crews first revealed her 2015 diagnosis during an April 6 appearance on the TODAY show.
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During an interview with anchors Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager, Crews described the profound impact of the illness.
"This health thing is no joke," said the America's Got Talent host.
The actor discussed the emotional toll and his commitment to supporting his wife. "It gets you down to your core," he said.
"I have to be strong for her."
Crews noted that his wife remains resilient after ten years with the condition during their 37-year marriage. "She has taught me to never accept defeat," he said.
He admitted facing deep emotional vulnerability when considering the long-term implications. "All I can imagine is I can't live without her," said Crews.
According to Crews, his wife quickly dismisses pessimistic thoughts about her prognosis. "No, don't you even think like that.
Let's go," King-Crews told him.
Crews highlighted the global reaction to his wife's decision to go public. "What happened was this wave of love," he said.
The public response brought immense comfort after years of keeping the struggle private.
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The television host explained that his wife initially feared how she would be perceived. "I don't want people feeling sorry for me," she said.
