BEST SELLING AUTHOR (Soror) BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL TAKES TIME TO
RECUPERATE FROM A NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION
“Full Recovery Expected As Author Continues Writing
Washington, DC – Today, Ellis Gordon, Jr., husband to bestselling author and mental
health advocate, Bebe Moore Campbell announced that his wife was recently diagnosed
with a neurological condition that will require her full attention for recovery. During
recovery, Campbell will continue her writing, but her other activities and appearances
have been cancelled for the next 90-120 days.
Ms. Campbell’s physician, Dr. Keith Black, a world renowned neurosurgeon who made
the diagnosis stated, “With the prescribed treatment for her condition and with the proper
time to heal and rest, there is every reason to believe that Ms. Campbell will have a
normal recovery and will resume her regular schedule of activities. She is in the best of
care.”
Calls and expressions of concerns have been received and acknowledged by Campbell’s
family. “We appreciate the care, love and acts of concerns of our many family and
friends,” said Gordon, Jr. “Your continued prayers are invited.”
The family requests that the public respects Ms. Campbell’s privacy during this time.
“She needs this time to heal and recover so that she may return full time to her life’s work
and continue with her passion and one of her greatest gifts from God, writing,” Gordon
Jr., said.
Expressions of concern and comfort may be sent to Ms. Campbell at 3255 Wilshire
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90010-1418. Email messages may be sent to
bebe@bebemoorecampbell.com or visit
www.bebemoorecampbell.com for updates.
For more information, please contact, publicist Linda Boyd of The Wharton Group at
(202) 291-6435/726-4515 or (202) 669-9139 cell.