is known for her performances in Orange Is The New Black and
, as well as for her bad*ss tattoos
and being a mega-babe model, DJ and
all-round delightful export from down under. But no-one's perfect, and just because she appears to be one of the coolest people ever, the Australian has just revealed that she's been dealing with some pretty serious health issues for a long time now.
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The 31-year-old revealed she suffers from a back condition after sharing a picture of herself on Twitter, in which she is confined to a wheelchair. She explained that she needs it at the moment while recovering from spine surgery.
"So..For the past few years (decade) I’ve been dealing with a spine issue," she wrote in a tweet to accompany the picture. "I am now recovering from a back procedure, but I do need to stay active."
She went on to say that she wanted to tell the public about the health news herself, rather than have the media announce it: "
Before I get seen with my cane and wheelchair in public, I'd rather put it out there that I'm fine and going to be fine."
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and spinal curvature that came from an injury she had while in a car accident.
Rose was wearing a t-shirt with "Strong Female Lead" printed on it, and she posted another image to Instagram
wearing the same thing together with her girlfriend
Jess
Origliasso (who's one of the twin sisters in Australian pop duo The Veronicas, btw). Rose uploaded a photo of Origliasso behind her new wheelchair, writing: "Behind every strong female lead is another strong female lead."
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While she's on the mend she also announced another big health-inspired decision, tweeting: "On the plus side guess who had to quit smoking !!!!! YAY!!!! Im done ! I’m finally done.. that filthy, smelly, dirty, slowly killing you while you pay for it to suffocate you, is finally out of my life. I quit yesterday. And for my back ( and Mum ) I’ll never start again."
She
was banned from smoking while recovering from the surgery and took the opportunity to quit the habit for good. She's also been prescribed downtime, and asked her fans for suggestions for what movies, TV shows, books and games to play.
"What I need to know now is when I’m not wheeling around LA like a 102 year old, what movies, shows, books and video games do you suggest," she probed, before adding that she's buying the new Nintendo Switch console. "I’m buying a switch.. I’m looking at you
@
chrissyteigen
what games should I get?"
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While our gal Chrissy is yet to reply, the people of Twitter gave Rose some pretty solid suggestions to run with.
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Fans also left their "get well soon" wishes and thanked Rose for speaking openly about her condition. We too wish her a speedy recovery and hope she gets time to watch all that stuff and play all those things and make the most of her time on bedrest.
