Sufjan Stevens Overcoming Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Relearning to Walk
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Indie singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens has been hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a neurological disorder that has left him with no strength, feeling, or mobility. He is currently undergoing intensive physical and occupational therapy to relearn how to walk. Stevens explained his absence from press and promotion for his upcoming album release, Javelin, in a social media post. He expressed gratitude for the treatment he received and remains hopeful for a full recovery.
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