The curtain has closed on Selma Blair as the Hollywood sensation tearfully bowed out of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”
The 50-year-old actress, who announced she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2018, ditched her ballroom shoes on Monday night to take care of her health.
Before leaving, the dance competition’s most motivated performer gave a final waltz that made everyone in the hall cry. Read on to learn more about this amazing story!
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‘DWTS’ Farewell Selma Blair Leaves Ballroom in Tears
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A day after the “Legally Blonde” star was eliminated from the competition, the “Dancing With The Stars” cast shared a video of Blair’s final performance on their Instagram page.
Before hitting the floor, a pre-recorded segment of the episode themed The Most Memorable Year was shown. In the clip, the 50-year-old tells his dance partner Sasha Farber that his most notable year was when he was diagnosed with MS.
The actress stated that she had been ill for years, struggling every day for a cure while feeling overwhelmed by guilt as the mother of one believed she had let her son down. However, everything changed after his diagnosis.
In addition, the huge support from the public has had a positive impact on the “Hellboy” star’s life, giving him the strength to embark on new adventures such as participating in celebrity dance competitions. Unfortunately, his body could not withstand the rigorous movement.
Prioritizing her health, Blair breaks the sad news of her passing to Farber at their practice. Holding back tears, the Michigan native explained that she could no longer participate in the show. In his words:
“You know I’ve been monitored and in touch with my doctor throughout this process. I had this MRI. The results came back, and it all just adds to the fact that I can’t continue to compete. I’m pushing as hard as I can.”
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The MTV Movie Award winner explained that with MS, her body takes more damage than the average person. Injuries sustained from dancing include “intensive bone trauma and inflammation between tears and tears.”
Blair stated that she didn’t want to put her body in harm’s way again, especially when she had a son to take care of. Surprisingly, the doting mother found a silver lining in her situation, which she described as a teaching moment.
“I had to calm down and go back to being a mom and show him I had to pull back something that I love to do, and sometimes you make tough decisions,” the 50-year-old told Farber. However, the entertainer expressed his desire to have a final meeting with his handsome partner.
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After the pre-recorded clip ended, there wasn’t a dry eye in the audience. Everyone watched this dynamic duo’s beautiful waltz with emotion to “What the World Needs Now Is Love” by Jackie DeShannon.
Actress Receives Universal Support For Courage To Fight To The End
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After the “DWTS” cast shared Blair’s final performance, hundreds of heartbroken viewers flooded the post with messages of support and personal stories about their experiences with MS.
Some fans say they’ve never cried as much as they did watching the “Cruel Intentions” star give it her best every week in the dance competition. One fan whose father had the disease stated that the last time his parents danced without support was at his wedding 22 years ago.
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Other social media users heaped praise on the Michigan native for proving that anyone with a medical condition can do anything they want. Most importantly, TV personalities teach people that giving up on what they love is not the end.
On the other hand, some fans admitted that they only watch the show because of Blair. These individuals stated that the 50-year-old deserved to win the iconic mirrorball trophy because he inspired millions with his story.
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An Instagram user who revealed that they have a disability summed up people’s thoughts in a touching comment that read:
“Still crying!!! But she is what we as humans should aspire to be like. Be brave, brave, be kind, be an inspiration, and the list goes on. She is not only inspiring just by performing but also showing us all we can do no matter what, with grace and love.”
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