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Evangeline Lilly Says Brain Scans Show Brain Damage From TBI

She plans to start rehabilitation after a medical evaluation.

Overview

  • In a Jan. 1 Instagram video, Lilly said scans found almost every area of her brain is functioning at a decreased capacity.
  • She described the injury as stemming from a May 2025 fainting episode on a Hawaii beach that led to a face-first fall onto a boulder.
  • Lilly said she will work with doctors to determine contributing factors and then begin a challenging rehabilitation effort.
  • She noted recent cognitive decline has forced her to slow down, leading to what she called her most restful holiday period in years.
  • Colleagues including Michelle Pfeiffer and Rebecca Mader posted supportive messages, and Lilly remains on an acting hiatus focused on humanitarian work and writing.