Actress Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after traumatic fall in Hawaii
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Key Points:
- Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage from a traumatic brain injury sustained after fainting and falling onto a boulder in Hawaii last May.
- Brain scans showed decreased functioning in almost every area of her brain, and doctors confirmed the diagnosis, which Lilly described as both validating and daunting.
- Lilly plans to work with medical professionals to understand the extent of the damage and begin treatment, acknowledging the difficult road ahead.
- She has a history of fainting and blackout episodes dating back to childhood, with previous inconclusive diagnoses regarding the cause.
- Despite the injury, Lilly has been forced to slow down and prioritize rest, experiencing one of her calmest holiday seasons in over a decade.
