'NCIS' Alum Pauley Perrette Reveals She Nearly Died From Stroke 1 Year Ago

“One year ago I had a massive [stroke],” the NCIS alum, 53, tweeted on Friday, September 2.

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Before that I lost so many beloved family and friends, and daddy and then Cousin Wayne.

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Yet still a survivor after this traumatic life I’ve been given so far … and still so grateful.

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In a video accompanying her post, the New Orleans native quipped:

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“How many times do I cheat death? I almost died from a hair dye allergy, I have food allergies.

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The former Broke star went on to say that she feels “good” despite all her recent difficulties.

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“I’ve been through a lot in the last two years,” she said. “Things that are harder than having a stroke.

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But I’m still here. And I’m still grateful. And thank you, those of you who are my friends.”

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Perrette previously revealed that her dad, Paul Perrette, died of COVID-19 at age 85 in January 2021.

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