Actress Marilu Henner Says Rare Condition Allows Her to Remember ‘Almost Every Single Day’ of Her Life

She was diagnosed with a cognitive phenomenon called Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, or HSAM.

Marilu Henner visits the SiriusXM Studios in New York City on July 12, 2021. Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM

Marilu Henner, an actress well-known for her role in the Emmy-winning sitcom “Taxi,” has shared insights into a rare medical phenomenon that allows her to recall nearly every moment of her life in remarkable detail.

During a recent interview with BBC Woman’s Hour, aired on Aug. 5, Henner, 72, explained that she has a neurological condition called Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, or HSAM.