A Grey’s Anatomy star has been diagnosed with a shocking, rare disease. This is not something anyone expected. It is also affecting their acting skills and making it harder for them. Fans were in shock to hear about this. However, they let everyone know what the effects were going to be and how they were going to move forward. Keep reading to find out more about this situation.
Grey’s Anatomy Comes Back This Week
Grey’s Anatomy recently took its midseason break. This was something fans hated as they were left with a big cliffhanger. However, it will be returning to TV this week on January 8. Fans are ecstatic to see what happens. Jo Wilson had to go in for surgery while she was pregnant with twins. However, Winston had to perform an emergency C-section as the fetal heartbeats were not good. This was terrifying for him. Fans have no idea if Jo or the twins survived. Hopefully, they give viewers an update when the show returns.
A Star Has Been Diagnosed With A Rare Disease
A Grey’s Anatomy star has been diagnosed with a rare disease. Steven W. Bailey played Joe the bartender in more than 30 episodes. He has revealed that he was diagnosed with a rare disease called congenital myasthenia syndrome.
“CMS is a genetic disease that disrupts the communication between the brain and the muscle at the ‘nerve/muscle junction’… or whatever doctors call it,”
This condition affects the muscles. Any of them can be affected by this. It has been hard on Steven. However, he is still in good spirits. He spoke about what his career was going to look like.
“The truth is, as my disease progresses, I have been using a powered wheelchair more and more to get around. Professionally, this is changing me as an actor.”
He seems to be okay with it all now. However, he was hiding it for a while.
Same guy.
Same actor.
Same artist.
Now with wheels.— Steven W. Bailey
— Steven W. Bailey (@theStevenBailey) January 3, 2026
It seems as though Steven Bailey has congenital myasthenia syndrome. This has affected how he can use his muscles. It has gotten to the point where he is in a wheelchair a lot of the time. However, he is not giving up on acting. The roles he plays will just have to be modified. Fans feel bad for Steven and are sending him good thoughts.
@im.cristinas.left.shoe Oop- uh get I guess Joe #greysanatomy #joethebartender
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