Ioan Gruffudd and his girlfriend Bianca Wallace enjoy a walk with her puppy Bear

Ioan Gruffudd and his girlfriend Bianca Wallace enjoy a walk with her puppy Bear
Ioan Gruffudd and his girlfriend Bianca Wallace enjoy a walk with her puppy Bear

Ioan Gruffudd and his new girlfriend Bianca Wallace have been seen enjoying a stroll in Los Angeles with their puppy, after she shared her diagnosis with 'aggressive' multiple sclerosis.

The actor, 48, was spotted on a low-key walk with the actress, 29, and her dog, after he gushed he was 'so proud' of her for publicly sharing her health battles.

On Saturday Bianca shared a lengthy video revealed she'd been suffering from MS, a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, following a diagnosis three years ago, explaining she didn't know if she would ever walk again.

Challenges: Ioan Gruffudd and his girlfriend Bianca Wallace have been seen enjoying a stroll in LA with their puppy, after she shared her diagnosis with 'aggressive' multiple sclerosis

Challenges: Ioan Gruffudd and his girlfriend Bianca Wallace have been seen enjoying a stroll in LA with their puppy, after she shared her diagnosis with 'aggressive' multiple sclerosis

Ioan cut a casual figure in a black zipped-up jacket and tracksuit bottoms as he enjoyed the outing with Julia.

The Australian actress sported a cosy black padded jacket and skintight leggings, while being pulled along by little bear on his lead.

Despite the rainy weather, it appeared nothing could dampen the couple's spirits, as they beamed from ear to ear during their outing.

Sweet: The actor was spotted on a low-key walk with the actress and her dog, after he gushed he was 'so proud' of her for publicly sharing her health battles

Sweet: The actor was spotted on a low-key walk with the actress and her dog, after he gushed he was 'so proud' of her for publicly sharing her health battles

Stylish: Australian actress Bianca sported a cosy black padded jacket and skintight leggings after admitting she feared she'd never walk again after being diagnosed with MS

Stylish: Australian actress Bianca sported a cosy black padded jacket and skintight leggings after admitting she feared she'd never walk again after being diagnosed with MS

Low-key: Ioan cut a casual figure in a black zipped-up jacket and tracksuit bottoms as he enjoyed the outing with Julia

Low-key: Ioan cut a casual figure in a black zipped-up jacket and tracksuit bottoms as he enjoyed the outing with Julia

Ioan had previously paid tribute to his girlfriend Bianca after she detailed her day to day life with MS.  

The Liar star posted a message of support for his girlfriend, with whom he embarked on a relationship shortly after confirming his separation from wife Alice Evans in 2021. 

Sharing an Instagram story that has since expired and consequently no longer present on his account, he wrote: 'I'm so proud of you.'

Proud: Ioan Gruffudd previously paid tribute to girlfriend Bianca Wallace after she revealed a previously undisclosed battle with 'aggressive' multiple sclerosis

Proud: Ioan Gruffudd previously paid tribute to girlfriend Bianca Wallace after she revealed a previously undisclosed battle with 'aggressive' multiple sclerosis

Happy: The Liar star posted a message of support for his girlfriend, with whom he embarked on a relationship shortly after confirming his separation from wife Alice Evans in 2021

Happy: The Liar star posted a message of support for his girlfriend, with whom he embarked on a relationship shortly after confirming his separation from wife Alice Evans in 2021

WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS? 

Multiple sclerosis (known as MS) is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body and causes nerve damage to the brain and spinal cord.

It is an incurable, lifelong condition. Symptoms can be mild in some, and in others more extreme causing severe disability.

MS affects 2.3 million people worldwide - including around 400,000 in the US, and 100,000 in the UK.

It is more than twice as common in women as it is in men. A person is usually diagnosed in their 20s and 30s.

The condition is more commonly diagnosed in people of European ancestry. 

The cause isn't clear. There may be genes associated with it, but it is not directly hereditary. Smoking and low vitamin D levels are also linked to MS. 

Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty walking, vision problems, bladder problems, numbness or tingling, muscle stiffness and spasms, problems with balance and co-ordination, and problems with thinking, learning and planning.

The majority of sufferers will have episodes of symptoms which go away and come back, while some have ones which get gradually worse over time.

Symptoms can be managed with medication and therapy.

The condition shortens the average life expectancy by around five to 10 years.

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