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Evangeline Lilly Says Brain Scans Confirm Widespread Damage After 2025 Head Injury

She will consult specialists to investigate the findings before beginning rehabilitation.

Overview

  • In an Instagram video posted Jan. 1–2, the 46-year-old said scans show almost every area of her brain is functioning at a decreased capacity.
  • She linked the diagnosis to a May 2025 blackout in Hawaii that left her with a concussion after falling face-first onto a boulder.
  • Lilly has reported fainting or “absent” spells since childhood, with hypoglycemia later ruled out as the cause.
  • She said her next step is to work with doctors to pinpoint underlying factors and attempt to reverse or improve the deficits.
  • Support poured in on her post from colleagues and fans, including Michelle Pfeiffer and Alyssa Milano, as she remains on hiatus after stepping away from acting.