Overview
- Levi Penell publicly announced his epilepsy diagnosis in a video on social platforms after months of dizziness and short seizures that he described to doctors.
- Medical teams have scheduled hospital evaluations, including a one- to two-week stay, to determine the exact form of epilepsy and to exclude other causes such as a tumor, and the results are still pending.
- Physicians have told Penell not to drive for now, forcing him to cancel a planned vacation and rely on friends and family for transport.
- Penell also said he may have an additional, possibly more serious medical problem, a claim that remains unverified until further testing is completed.
- His followers responded with support and shared experiences, and reporters note he has a recent history of health disclosures, including heart issues in 2025, while many adults with new-onset epilepsy can manage the condition with diagnosis and treatment.