The tarmac's their runway! Malia and Sasha are a vision in summer whites as they head to Martha's Vineyard with mom and dad for their annual summer vacation in beautiful mansion
Ohio girl, 16, who disappeared for two days in Grand Teton National Park is found alive - as it's revealed 'she cut and dyed her hair, wore different clothes and tried to evade park officials'
Belgian policewoman and male colleague are wounded by a machete-wielding attacker who shouted 'Allahu Akbur' before he was shot by a third officer
Algerian passenger jet heading to Marseilles declares a mid-air emergency over the Mediterranean and returns to Algiers
Self-serve kiosks, table service and unlimited french fries: Inside Missouri's McDonald's of the Future... and it looks a lot like Panera
Greased up hunks, neon yellow hotpants and preppy school uniforms: The best and worst outfits at the Rio Olympics opening ceremony
Slumming it: How Rio's favela-dwellers were forced to watch glittering opening ceremony standing on the roofs of their shacks - despite all the empty stadium seats
It only gets better, ladies! Tongan flag bearer who stole the show at the Rio Olympics opening ceremony is a part-time model who spends his time off working with homeless children
Shooting for gold: Teenager wins Team USA's first medal at the Rio Olympics in the women's 10-meter air rifle event
Nothing But Commercials: Furious viewers hit out at NBC for delaying Rio broadcast by an hour before filling opening ceremony with ad breaks
Alley-oops: At least three male Team USA basketball players 'are caught in a BROTHEL in Rio' - but insist they thought it was a spa
Oklahoma couple spend TWO DAYS traveling to Rio for last-minute dream trip to the Olympics only to be told their $100 tickets were FAKE
Brazil ignites the samba spirit! Rio Olympics is off with a bang but only after opening ceremony with empty seats, climate change lectures and ugly protests outside
This is the country lecturing us on climate change? Brazil attempts to teach world a lesson despite its horribly polluted water and deforestation of the Amazon
US women's water polo coach is forced to abandon Olympic team after his Silicon Valley entrepreneur brother, 48, 'dies from heart attack on surfing trip'
Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant leads star-studded Team USA's challenge as they open their Olympic basketball campaign against China
Rio security under scrutiny after it's revealed unauthorized DRONES flew above stadium during opening ceremony
Explosion rocks finish line of men's Olympic cycling race in Rio after a suspicious bag is discovered and destroyed
From hero to zeros: Pele's late pullout forced Rio Olympics organisers to call on a bronze marathon runner, silver basketball player and a tennis ace who could only win on clay
French gymnast breaks his leg in horrific snap which echoed around the arena before he is stretchered off to a standing ovation
Uber driver will get to watch his son compete in Rio Olympics thanks to passenger's kindness
Greek competitor gets expelled from Rio 2016 after testing positive for drugs
Pointing the way forward in the fashion stakes: Bizarre arrow ponchos steal the show from athletes during the parade - but two volunteers clearly lost their bearings
Hope Solo set to appear in 200th game, - making her the FIRST goalkeeper in history to reach that milestone

'Death came so close': Parks and Rec star Aubrey Plaza reveals she suffered a stroke at 20 years old that left her mute and paralysed

Published: 08:52 EST, 5 August 2016 | Updated: 04:20 EST, 6 August 2016

View
comments

She's known for her hilarious non-expressive one-liners on Parks and Recreation.

But Aubrey Plaza, 33, has revealed that she almost had to give up on her dream of being an actress after suffering a stroke at the age of 20 that left her temporarily mute and paralysed.

After becoming a household name and ALMA Award winner, she has spoken of the traumatic incident that left her unable to communicate or express herself, including the inability to write her thoughts.

Scroll down for video

Back on track: Aubrey Plaza, 33, has revealed that she almost had to give up on her dream of being an actress after suffering a stroke at the age of 20 that left her temporarily paralysed

Speaking to The Guardian newspaper about her harrowing experience, Aubrey explained: 'I had expressive aphasia, where I could understand what's happening, but I couldn't talk or communicate.

'Like, you could say something and I would know what you meant but I couldn't express it or even write it.'

She revealed the short-term effect was so severe that whilst she was aware of what to do, if she was handed a pen and paper she couldn't write any words.

Traumatic: The harrowing incident that occurred 13 years ago left her unable to communicate or express herself, including the inability to write her thoughts.

Claim to fame: She's known for her hilarious non-expressive one-liners on Parks and Recreation where she starred alongside Amy Poehler (M) and Chris Pratt (R)

Despite being terrified about being in that state long-term, she took a very philosophical approach to her condition, explaining that she was 'lucky' her young brain managed to heal and overcome the temporary paralysis.

While shooting her latest film Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates she discovered her co-star Adam Devine had a similarly traumatic experience when he was younger after being so severely injured he lost the use of his legs.

The 32-year-old Pitch Perfect actor was hit by a cement truck and as a result of his injuries he had to learn to walk again, and his co-star believes their experiences have left them with a similar outlook on life.

Grateful: Despite being terrified about being in that state long-term, she took a very philosophical approach to her condition, explaining that she was 'lucky' she had healed

She explained: 'Things take on a different meaning when death comes so close. I was older but he was still growing, and his thing was much more directly physical.'

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates also stars Anna Kendrick and Zac Efron.

It's slated for release on August 10 in UK cinemas.

Similar stories: Her Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates co-star Adam Devine had a similarly traumatic experience when he was younger and had to learn how to walk again