Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock
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Key Points:
- Evangeline Lilly announced she has brain damage from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained after fainting and hitting her head on a rock at the beach earlier this year.
- Brain scans revealed that almost every area of her brain is functioning at a decreased capacity, prompting her to work with doctors to understand and treat the damage.
- Despite the challenges, Lilly expressed gratitude for a more restful end to 2025 and appreciation for the support from fans and fellow actors.
- Her "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" co-star Michelle Pfeiffer and "Lost" actress Rebecca Mader publicly offered encouragement and love in response to her announcement.
- Lilly had previously shared that she has a history of faint
