Fox News’ Janice Dean ‘Taking a Break’ From Network and Social Media to Deal With ‘Health Issues’

Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean has announced that she is taking a break from the network amid some health issues.

In a post to social media this week, Dean said she has been taking a break from social media and her work at Fox News because she has “some health issues that require rest and time to heal.” Dean, who can often be seen in weather segments for Fox & Friends, said her network bosses have been understanding about the situation.

Dean posted:

I wanted to let you all know that I’m taking a break from work (and social media) for a bit. I’m ok, but I’ve had some health issues that require rest and time to heal. My bosses at Fox have been kind and understanding, and I feel blessed to be able to take a break to be with my family. The trip to Rome with Sean was a good place to start healing spiritually, and now I have to get back to feeling healthy and strong.

I’ve always been up front and honest about my life, and I felt I owed you an explanation of my absence. But, I will be back. Grateful to you all for the kind words.

Dean, 55, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2005, something she revealed in 2008. Dean did not say in her new post what specific issues she is dealing with or when she’ll be returning to Fox.

“I think with every MS sufferer you have that light bulb moment that something’s not right,” Dean told Fox News at the time. “I remember it was during the 2005 hurricane season because it was such an active year, and I just felt really rundown, which isn’t like me. I’m a workaholic. I’m used to working long hours. And I remember thinking that I needed to make sure I took some time off because I was just so exhausted.”