Evangeline Lilly Says She Has Brain Damage After Concussion

Variety•January 5, 2026•entertainment

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Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage from a traumatic brain injury sustained last year after falling onto a boulder, with scans showing decreased function in almost every area of her brain.
Lilly shared that her cognitive decline has forced her to slow down and focus on recovery, though she anticipates a challenging process ahead to try to reverse the damage.
Known for her roles in "Lost," the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hope van Dyne/Wasp, and "The Hobbit" trilogy, Lilly has been on a hiatus from acting since finishing work on "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
In June, Lilly announced she was stepping away from acting to focus on humanitarian work and writing, expressing fulfillment