Reality TV star loses ability to speak amid worsening ALS

Alabama Life & CultureJenny Slatten has lost her ability to speak as ALS increasingly affects her strength, mobility and ability to perform daily activities. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesReality television personality Jenny Slatten has lost her ability to speak as her battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis worsens, according to an update she and her husband Sumit Singh shared on Instagram Sunday, Page Six reports.When Singh asked Slatten if she wanted to speak to their followers in the video, she responded slowly, “No, I can’t talk.” The 68-year-old’s condition has deteriorated beyond speech difficulties, with Singh, 38, explaining that his wife is losing strength in her spine and neck, making it difficult for her to balance while walking or performing daily activities.The couple is appealing for help obtaining a U.S. visa for Singh so they can travel together to America, where they believe Slatten can receive better medical treatment. Slatten currently lives in India with Singh, but his visa application has not been approved.“If I don’t get the visa, it means that we will be apart forever,” Singh said in the video. “This is a reason Jenny doesn’t want to go to America without me.”The couple fears that if Slatten travels to the U.S. alone for treatment, her condition could worsen to the point where she cannot return to India, resulting in permanent separation. Singh asked immigration lawyers or specialists to help them find a solution, citing fellow “90 Day Fiance” cast members Armando Rubio and Kenny Niedermeier, who received a humanitarian visa after a medical emergency involving Rubio’s daughter.Slatten received her ALS diagnosis in May, approximately one year after symptoms first appeared, Page Six noted. The latest update marks a significant decline from previous reports, when Slatten could still speak slowly and care for herself with Singh’s assistance. Singh remains her primary caregiver.“We love each other, and obviously, I want Jenny to start getting treated and I want Jenny to start feeling better,” Singh said. “I’m always there for her.”The couple married after connecting online despite a 30-year age gap.Megan Sims is a viral reporter for cleveland.com and a Cleveland native. She covers topics ranging from celebrity news, national business news, social media and more. Previously, Megan covered various lifestyle...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by AL.com staff.