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.

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.