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Carrie Ann Inaba Misses Dancing With the Stars Premiere

8/20/2026

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Carrie Ann Inaba missed the Dancing With the Stars premiere after a Sjögren’s flare-up.
She was diagnosed with Sjögren’s disease in 2013 after ten years of symptoms.
Inaba partnered with Novartis on a Sjögren’s awareness campaign linked to the show.
On an April flight to New York, she became dizzy, numb-armed and needed medical aid.
She said reclassifying Sjögren’s as a disease improved doctor, insurer and employer support.

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Carrie Ann Inaba missed the Dancing With the Stars premiere after a Sjögren’s flare-up.
She was diagnosed with Sjögren’s disease in 2013 after ten years of symptoms.
Inaba partnered with Novartis on a Sjögren’s awareness campaign linked to the show.
On an April flight to New York, she became dizzy, numb-armed and needed medical aid.
She said reclassifying Sjögren’s as a disease improved doctor, insurer and employer support.