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Ted Koppel's wife advocates for COPD awareness, challenging smoking stigma

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Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, wife of former ABC News anchor Ted Koppel, is raising awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Diagnosed in 2001 with severe COPD and given a prognosis of three to five years to live, she has since outlived that prediction and is advocating for greater understanding of the disease, particularly that it is not solely linked to smoking. Koppel emphasizes the progressive and life-altering nature of COPD, sharing her personal journey from initial misdiagnosis to seeking specialized care and pulmonary rehabilitation. AI

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Ted Koppel's wife advocates for COPD awareness, challenging smoking stigma

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    Ted Koppel’s Wife, Grace Anne, Talks About Life With COPD

    Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, wife of Ted, the longtime anchor of ABC News' Nightline, has been bringing more awareness to COPD, which she was diagnosed with in 2001.

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