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FOX News senior meteorologist and FOX & Friends host Janice Dean announced that she will "take a break" from the network amid "some health issues" in a post shared on her Facebook account this week.
"I wanted to let you all know that I’m taking a break from work (and social media) for a bit," Dean wrote. "I’m ok, but I’ve had some health issues that require rest and time to heal. My bosses at Fox have been kind and understanding, and I feel blessed to be able to take a break to be with my family. The trip to Rome with Sean was a good place to start healing spiritually, and now I have to get back to feeling healthy and strong.
"I’ve always been up front and honest about my life, and I felt I owed you an explanation of my absence. But, I will be back. Grateful to you all for the kind words."
Dean, 56, didn't disclose what specific health issues she was facing or how long she expected to be away from the network, but did share a follow-up comment in which she expressed gratitude for fans' "incredible kindness and support."
"Reading all your comments and I am so grateful for the incredible kindness and support. You guys made me cry! (A good cry!) I promise to get lots of rest and take good care of myself. I appreciate all these beautiful words," she wrote.
Dean joined FOX News in 2004, having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis one year prior. The disease effects the central nervous system, disrupting "the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body," according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.