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Evangeline Lilly Says Scans Show Brain Damage After Hawaii Fall

She says doctors will oversee an investigation into causes ahead of rehabilitation.

Overview

  • In a Jan. 1–2 Instagram update, the 46-year-old said scans found that "almost every area" of her brain is functioning at a decreased capacity.
  • She confirmed brain damage from a traumatic brain injury sustained in May 2025 when she fainted on a Hawaii beach and hit her face on a boulder.
  • Lilly said she will work with specialists to identify any contributing factors before starting a rehabilitation program.
  • She has a long history of blackout or fainting spells that were once evaluated for epilepsy and later no longer attributed to hypoglycemia.
  • Support poured in from fans and colleagues, including Michelle Pfeiffer, as Lilly focuses on recovery after stepping back from acting.