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Jamie-Lynn Sigler's Grey's Anatomy Role: A MS Advocate's Journey
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, known for her role in The Sopranos, is making a comeback to TV in Greys Anatomy, portraying a doctor with MS. This role is significant as Sigler herself has MS. Shell play Doctor Laura Kaplan, a urologist, in the January 15th episode. Sigler advocates for chronic illness awareness, aiming to connect with those feeling isolated. This casting trend follows Eric Danes ALS role in Brilliant Minds, showcasing Hollywoods growing acceptance of actors embracing real-life health conditions for authentic representation.
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