Jenny Slatten – 90DayFiancé Heartbreak : Jenny’s Devastating ALS Fight

Jenny Slatten, the beloved 68-year-old star of TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, has revealed she is facing the fight of her life.

In an exclusive and deeply emotional interview with PEOPLE, Jenny and her husband, Sumit Singh, 38, shared that she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in December 2025. The heartbreaking news came one year after the first, frightening symptoms appeared. As Jenny courageously put it, the couple is simply taking it one day at a time. “We’re doing what we can,” she said.

A Terrifying Timeline of Symptoms

The first sign of trouble, Sumit recalls, emerged in December 2024, when Jenny choked “badly” while taking a sip of water. Soon after, she had difficulty swallowing pills and suffered from debilitating migraines. At first, the couple thought it was some kind of infection.

But the most alarming change was in her speech. Jenny’s voice began to slow, and she started avoiding conversations, sometimes refusing to speak entirely. “That’s when we knew something was wrong,” Jenny told PEOPLE.

A Diagnosis Confirmed by Devoted Fans

The public first noticed something was off in December 2025 during a 90 Day Fiancé holiday party in New York City. While Sumit initially thought his wife was just exhausted from travel, concerned fans watching an online interview took notice. One commenter correctly suggested she might have ALS. “And then I find out that these symptoms she was having — this is what it looks like,” Sumit told PEOPLE.

The diagnosis hit particularly hard because Jenny’s father tragically died from the same disease ten years ago. Doctors initially thought she had a blood clot in her brain, but a devastating second opinion confirmed their worst fears: ALS. “We cried and held each other,” Jenny recalled.

Facing the Unknown, Hand in Hand

ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to a heartbreaking loss of mobility, speech, and, ultimately, independence. There is currently no cure.

Thankfully, the couple has received a ray of hope, as doctors have told them the progression of Jenny’s disease is “slow”. Determined not to waste a moment, they are actively looking for answers, exploring treatments and clinical trials. “Right now, we are open to any kind of help — treatments, clinical trials, lifestyle changes, or anything that could help treat this disease or slow down its progression,” Jenny wrote on Instagram.

‘We’re Not Giving Up’

Despite the overwhelming diagnosis, Jenny’s spirit remains unbroken. She made a powerful plea to fans: “I don’t want to be treated any different. Let’s just live our life as we have been while we can”. For Sumit, this battle has only deepened his love. “Honestly, I never felt this much love, or I can love anyone this much,” Sumit told PEOPLE. “Doing things for someone you love gives you happiness. I think that’s what love is”.

Jenny and Sumit will share their journey on the upcoming third season of the spin-off, 90 Day: The Last Resort, premiering June 1 on TLC. Viewers will see Jenny navigate this new, uncertain chapter while also dealing with the long-standing pressures of married life in India.