Actress Evangeline Lilly, who gained worldwide fame from the TV drama Lost and the Ant-Man film series, shocked many when she confessed she had been diagnosed with "brain damage" as a result of traumatic brain injury (TBI) aftereffects.
On the 1st (local time), Evangeline Lilly revealed the results of tests after a concussion on her social media, saying, "As we enter the new year 2026, I have some bad news to share." In the video she said, "The scan results fell short of the standard in every area, and overall brain function is diminished," and she admitted, "I was diagnosed with brain damage resulting from traumatic brain injury."
She honestly shared, "On the one hand I am relieved to learn that the cognitive decline is not simply due to menopause, but thinking about how arduous the recovery process will be makes it difficult." She added, "Now I must work with doctors to determine the exact cause and begin the difficult journey toward recovery."
This revelation ties in with the incident she disclosed about seven months ago. Last year Evangeline Lilly suddenly fainted on a beach and hit her face on a rock, and she shared photos of her badly injured face that worried fans. She recalled at the time, "At the hospital they focused more on finding the cause of the fainting than the facial wounds."
In the video she said, "After seriously injuring my face, my cognitive function declined, which actually allowed me to slow the pace of my life, and the end of 2025 was the most peaceful rest I have had in my life," and she said, "I am grateful to be able to live another day and spend another year on this beautiful earth."
Evangeline Lilly rose to stardom in 2004 as Kate Austen on the ABC drama (drama) Lost, and later appeared as the Wasp in Marvel's Ant-Man film series. However, last year she attracted attention when she announced her retirement from acting, saying she had "stepped back from wealth and fame to choose the direction (dharma) of my life."
She said, "I may return to Hollywood someday, but for now this is where I need to be," and added, "I am ready for a new season, and I am happy now," prompting fans to wish her a full recovery and peaceful daily life.
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