Actress Evangeline Lilly Opens Up About Traumatic Brain Injury and Recovery Journey

Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly disclosed her traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a fall in 2025 in Hawaii, leading to cognitive decline and affecting her daily life. Lilly shared details of her brain damage incident on a Substack post, including fainting and falling face-first onto a boulder.

Despite the challenges, she remains grateful and optimistic about her recovery journey. Known for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and "Lost," Lilly is taking a break from acting to focus on her health.