CNN's John King Opens Up About His Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: 'I'm a Very Lucky Man'

John King.Photo:Cheriss May Cheriss May CNN’sJohn Kingstill remembers the life-changing moment in 2008 when he first learned that he might have MS. He was covering the Republican convention in St. Paul when he suddenly began feeling sluggish. “I had a lack of sensation that started in my lower legs, and it went up to my thighs,” recalls King, who boasts a prestigious 26-year career at CNN as chief national correspondent and former host ofInside Politics.

CNN's John King Reveals He Has Multiple Sclerosis During On-Air COVID Vaccine Conversation

John King has shared details about his health in a candid moment while on the air.The CNN anchor, 58, revealed Tuesday that he has multiple sclerosis, while appearing on his showInside Politics.“I’m going to share a secret I have never spoken before. I am immunocompromised, I have multiple sclerosis,” King said during a discussion about COVID-19 vaccines and mandates with a panel of guests.“So I am grateful you are all vaccinated,” he continued.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Named to Fill Chris Cuomo's Former Primetime Slot, One Week After Trump Town Hall

Kaitlan Collins.Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage Kaitlan Collins will soon host a CNN primetime show, the network announced Wednesday. Licht added that the network “will have more information and announcements to share in the months ahead but in the meantimeCTMis in good hands with Poppy.” “I’m grateful and excited to join CNN’s primetime lineup for a new show that will feature sharp interviews, fresh reporting and thoughtful conversations on the top stories that are driving the news cycle,” Collins, 31, said in a statement.

CNN's Kasie Hunt Reveals She Had Surgery to Remove a Benign Brain Tumor: 'Pretty Surreal'

Photo: Kasie Hunt Rivera Kasie Huntis recovering from a harrowing ordeal — and yet, she’s hopeful. The CNN anchor and chief national affairs analyst recently underwent a four-hour operation to remove what turned out to be a benign brain tumor. But getting to that diagnosis has been a long journey. “I had headaches a few years ago when I waspregnant with my sonthat we had checked out and that we were just making sure to monitor generally,” she tells PEOPLE exclusively.

CNN's Kasie Hunt Welcomes Second Baby at Home in the Bathroom After '13-Minute Sudden Labor'

Kasie Hunt and husband Matthew Mario Rivera.Photo: Casey Runck Kasie Huntis officially a mom of two! The couple welcomed daughter Grey Hunt Rivera on Wednesday, March 1, weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz. at birth. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kasie Hunt.Kasie Hunt and Matthew Mario Rivera’s daughter Grey.