Newmar's CMT philosophy - live above it'

July 28, 2008

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These days, not all is purr-fect with the 5-foot-11 blond star.

For one thing, she's slowly being robbed of her ability to walk by an

incurable neuromuscular disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth. The

disease, first described in 1886 by three French physicians, affects

an estimated 2.6 million people.

" My symptoms started around 2000, when I found walking difficult, "

Newmar said. " About six months ago, the UCLA neurologist I've been

seeing diagnosed it. "

The grim prognosis came as a sharp blow. Newmar's 33-inch-long and

still shapely legs - once insured for $1 million by Lloyds of London -

have been her life-long trademark.

" Today, I walk - but very s-l-o-w-l-y, " she revealed. " My balance is

also affected.

" People might think I've had too much to drink, but I never drank,

smoked or took drugs my entire life.

" If I'm out in public, I grab on to some charming, darling fellow who

can steady me.

" I've been encouraged by the many men who have offered me their

shoulders. "

Raised as a Christian Scientist, Newmar says she has turned to

positive thinking rather than conventional medicine.

" My advice to people with any disease is to live above it. "

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