Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney reveals shock health update aged 46 and posts emotional tweet
HOLLYWOOD superstar and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has been diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and learning difficulties at the age of 46.
The Always Sunny in Philidelphia star made the emotional and brave announcement on his social media channels on Monday night.
The American said: "I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!
"I go through the full diagnosis/prognosis on the @thesunnypodcast (which drops in 2 weeks).
"It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone."
McElhenney then issued a message to others suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders.
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He added: "You’re not stupid. You’re not 'bad'. It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true :)"
The A-list actor was flooded with messages of support, with one of his followers commenting: "Thank you for being so open and honest.
"Looking forward to listening to the podcast."
Another said: "Your openness is great for neurodivergent folks like me."
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And another said: "So amazing Rob, thank you for sharing and helping thousands who may be struggling."
One remarked: "Appreciate your strength to be open."
Another chimed in: "Great attitude. Thank you for spreading awareness on this."
McElhenney - along with fellow Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds - oversaw Wrexham's return to the Football League last season.
The Red Dragons ended their 15-year absence from the Football League by pipping Notts County to the National League title.
McElhenney and Reynolds were part of the team's open-top bus parade in May.
When pressed on the club's plans for the transfer window, McElhenney said: "We defer to Phil [Parkinson.
"We are actively talking about that right now.
"I know for a fact he feels as though we have a very strong side.
"No decision that we have made over the last two years hasn't kept the future in mind, so we never make a short-term decision.
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"Any player that we have signed, we have signed to at least a three-year deal, except for one [goalkeeper Ben Foster].
"He is the guy we are going to work on, but other than that, I think we have a very strong side."
