Updated On: 24 October, 2025 01:53 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla
Kim Kardashian recently revealed her diagnosis with brain aneurysm. It is a condition in which a weak, bulging spot on an artery in the brain can fill with blood and potentially rupture. A ruptured aneurysm could result in internal bleeding, which can be life-threatening. Apart from Kim, several celebs like Salman Khan and Emilia Clarke have battled this disease. Let`s know more about these celebs battle

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Kim Kardashian revealed during the preview for season 7 of The Kardashians that she has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.
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She clarified that the physicians attributed the aneurysm to a great deal of stress, particularly after her split from Kanye West.

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Salman Khan recently revealed that he`s currently dealing with multiple serious health conditions. During his appearance at The Great Indian Kapil Show, he disclosed that he has a brain aneurysm, an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and trigeminal neuralgia.
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During his stint in Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, he revealed how he first got to know about it during Partner shoot and how he dealt with immense pain.

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Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, known for playing Daenerys Targaryen, revealed she suffered two brain aneurysm that left her with partial brain damage.
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According to a report shared by The New York Magazine, she had her first aneurysm in 2011 while she was exercising. After experiencing sharp and intense pain, she collapsed in the bathroom.

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Actress Tamala Jones was just 23 when she survived a ruptured brain aneurysm in 1998. Recalling the terrifying moment on The Tamron Hall Show in 2023, she shared how it all began with an intense headache.
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Despite the frightening experience, Jones made a full recovery and now uses her story to raise awareness about brain health.

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In 2005, singer-songwriter Neil Young faced a life-threatening brain aneurysm at the age of 54. It started when he noticed something strange in his eye.
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He went for an MRI confirmed the aneurysm, leading to urgent surgery in New York. However, shortly after, Young collapsed on the street when the aneurysm ruptured again.

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In 2001, actress Sharon Stone survived a life-threatening brain aneurysm and a severe hemorrhage. She revealed that she had been bleeding in her brain for days before finally being rushed to the hospital.
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Her recovery was long and difficult, affecting her speech, vision, and overall health. Today, she is a strong advocate for brain health.