Evangeline Lilly Says She Has Brain Damage Following Hawaii Fall and Concussion
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Key Points:
- Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after fainting and hitting her head on a boulder in Hawaii in May 2025, with brain scans showing decreased function in almost every area of her brain.
- Lilly is currently focused on medical treatment and recovery, acknowledging the difficulty ahead but embracing the need to slow down and rest.
- The injury led to her most restful Christmas holiday in 14 years, providing a silver lining amid her cognitive challenges.
- Lilly has a history of fainting since childhood, previously attributed to hypoglycemia, and she shared her experience and reflections on her condition in a Substack post.
- Despite the severity of her injury, Lilly remains determined to understand
