Aubrey Plaza Reveals Stroke Experience at Age 20
The actress shared details of her sudden stroke, which left her briefly paralyzed and unable to speak.
Overview
- Aubrey Plaza suffered a stroke at age 20 while visiting friends in Astoria, Queens.
- The stroke left her briefly paralyzed and unable to speak, causing confusion and fear.
- Doctors determined she had a stroke after she struggled to distinguish between her right and left sides.
- Plaza has experienced minor transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) since the initial stroke.
- She underwent cognitive therapy and emphasized the importance of recognizing how precious life is.