Overview
- In a January 2 Instagram video, Lilly said doctors confirmed brain damage resulting from a traumatic brain injury.
- She recounted losing consciousness and falling face-first onto a rock in Hawaii, leading to a concussion and ongoing symptoms.
- Imaging indicated nearly all brain regions are functioning at reduced capacity, and she plans to work with specialists on recovery.
- Lilly said she has slowed her pace of life and experienced a quieter holiday period as she adjusts to cognitive changes.
- Support has poured in from fans and colleagues, including a message from Michelle Pfeiffer, while some reports place the accident in May 2025 and recall Lilly’s 2024 retirement announcement.