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Evangeline Lilly Says Scans Show Brain Damage From Traumatic Injury

She says her next step is working with doctors to determine causes.

Overview

  • Lilly disclosed in a Jan. 1 Instagram video that recent brain scans indicate almost every area of her brain is functioning at a decreased capacity.
  • She attributes the damage to a May 2025 incident in Hawaii when she fainted on a beach and fell face-first into a boulder, resulting in a concussion.
  • She described the road ahead as an uphill battle and said she will pursue evaluation and rehabilitation to address the deficiencies.
  • Lilly has long reported fainting spells and blackouts, and doctors have not identified a definitive cause.
  • Colleagues including Michelle Pfeiffer, Rebecca Mader, David Dastmalchian and Alyssa Milano posted public support as Lilly remains on an acting hiatus.