#22: She Becomes an Advocate for COPD Awareness in the 2000s
During the 2000s, she became an advocate for COPD awareness after her daughter Deidra was diagnosed with the lung disease. She began speaking publicly about symptoms, treatment, and early detection.
Her advocacy work focused on educating others about prevention and the importance of medical screening. The cause gave her a platform beyond entertainment, allowing her to use her public recognition to raise awareness about a serious and often misunderstood health condition.