Updated On: 06 January, 2026 08:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Evangeline Lilly has shared a health update revealing she suffered brain damage after a concussion in 2025. The actor said scans show reduced brain function across multiple areas. Fans and colleagues have extended support as she posts video

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Actor Evangeline Lilly recently revealed on social media that she has brain damage after suffering a concussion in 2025 when she fell onto a boulder. The Canadian actor shared a health update on her social media handle and revealed that she is suffering from a traumatic brain injury and that every area of her brain is functioning at a decreased capacity.
The 46-year-old shared a video on Instagram, where she talked about her injury. She said, “It’s late on January 1, the first day of 2026. I am entering into this new year with some bad news about my concussion. A lot of you asked how I am doing, and a lot of you have enquired about the brain scans you heard I got. The results came back from the scan, and almost every area of my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity.”