...left her relearning how to walk/talk (https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/jo-marie-payton-best-known-for-family-matters-asks-fans-to-keep-praying-after-revealing-a-recent-health-battle-left-her-relearning-how-to-walk-talk.6109219/)

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I pray that she is doing better these days. I love what she had to say when Rachel told Laura that her cheerleading pom poms were retired when she graduated. JoMarie was like, "They had to be retired. They were starting to sag!" :D :D :D

God bless you and the lady legend always!!!

Holly

‘Keep Praying for Me’: ‘Family Matters’ Mom Jo Marie Payton Marks 76th Birthday With Emotional Update (https://ew.com/family-matters-star-jo-marie-payton-asks-for-prayers-on-her-birthday-12034177)

Family Matters matriarch Jo Marie Payton celebrated her 76th birthday (https://www.reddit.com/r/FamilyMatters/comments/1vfcal3/happy_belated_birthday_to_jo_marie_payton_august/) on August 3, 2026, by sharing an emotional health update (https://share.google/aimode/1K8UmQYtjM6I2fdtD) and asking fans for continued prayers. The beloved actress, best known for playing Harriette Winslow on the hit 90s sitcom, posted a heartfelt video on Instagram to express gratitude for her milestone birthday. The update comes just months after she suffered a frightening medical emergency that left her temporarily unable to walk or talk.