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Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock Headline from ABC 13 Houston, on the newest of 2 developments
"The Hobbit" and "Lost" actress Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage, months after fainting and hitting her head on a rock while at the beach.
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Jan 3, 2026
'Lost' star Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall
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Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock
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Fox32 Chicago
'Lost' start Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall ↗ (opens Fox32 Chicago) Published Jan 2, 2026
Fox32 Chicago's feed description Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed that she has suffered brain damage following a fall that occurred during a beach outing last year.
UPI
Watch: Evangeline Lilly announces she suffered brain damage in mishap ↗ (opens UPI) Published Jan 2, 2026
UPI's feed description "Lost" and "Ant-Man" actress Evangeline Lilly announced on Instagram this week that she has suffered brain damage from a mishap in Hawaii last year.
NBC News
Evangeline Lilly says she was diagnosed with brain damage months after taking fall at the beach ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Jan 3, 2026
NBC News's feed description Marvel franchise actor Evangeline Lilly shared that she's been dealing with the side effects of a traumatic brain injury after falling months ago in Hawaii.
FOX 5 DC
'Lost' star Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall ↗ (opens FOX 5 DC) Published Jan 3, 2026
Same headline from 8 more outlets FOX 5 DC's feed description Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed that she has suffered brain damage following a fall that occurred during a beach outing last year.
Rolling Stone
Evangeline Lilly Reveals Brain Damage Diagnosis Months After Nasty Fall, Concussion ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Jan 3, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description Evangeline Lilly revealed that medical tests showed she suffered brain damage following her nasty fall onto a boulder last May.
KAGS Bryan
Actress Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after traumatic fall in Hawaii ↗ (opens KAGS Bryan) Published Jan 3, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet KAGS Bryan's feed description The “Ant-Man” and "Lost" star said she suffered a traumatic brain injury following a fall in Hawaii and is beginning treatment with doctors.
Fox News
Evangeline Lilly confirms she sustained brain damage from traumatic injury last year ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Jan 3, 2026
Fox News's feed description Evangeline Lilly confirms brain damage from traumatic injury after falling face-first into boulder during May 2025 fainting spell, discusses cognitive decline and healing process.
ABC 13 Houston
Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock ↗ (opens ABC 13 Houston) Published Jan 4, 2026
Same headline from 12 more outlets ABC 13 Houston's feed description "The Hobbit" and "Lost" actress Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage, months after fainting and hitting her head on a rock while at the beach.
Los Angeles Times
Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall last year at Hawaii beach ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published Jan 4, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet Los Angeles Times's feed description Evangeline Lilly says 'almost every area in [her] brain is functioning at a decreased capacity' after suffering a concussion due to falling at the beach.
The Daily Caller
Famous Actress Reveals She Has Brain Damage After Fall ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Jan 4, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description Actress Evangeline Lily revealed that she has brain damage after suffering a concussion last year.
The Hollywood Reporter
Evangeline Lilly Reveals Brain Damage After Freak Fall: “An Uphill Battle” ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Jan 4, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description 'Lost' and 'Ant-Man' Marvel star Evangeline Lilly in a health update revealed decreased brain capacity after a May 2025 freak fall and concussion.
Variety
Evangeline Lilly Says She Has Brain Damage After Traumatic Fall: ‘Almost Every Area in My Brain Is Functioning at a Decreased Capacity’ ↗ (opens Variety) Published Jan 4, 2026
Variety's feed description Evangeline Lilly says 'almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity' after suffering a concussion last year.
KYMA Yuma
Evangeline Lilly, 'Ant-Man' and 'Lost' actress, says she has brain damage ↗ (opens KYMA Yuma) Published Jan 4, 2026
KYMA Yuma's feed description Evangeline Lilly says she's suffering from brain damage after the actress fainted and hit her head on a rock at a beach several months ago.
Breitbart News
'Ant-Man' Star Evangeline Lilly Says She Suffered Brain Damage from Fall ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Jan 4, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description Actress Evangeline Lilly announced on Instagram this week that she has suffered brain damage from a mishap in Hawaii last year. | Entertainment
The Guardian
Evangeline Lilly reveals she has brain damage after hitting her head in fall ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jan 4, 2026
The Guardian's feed description Marvel, Lost and Hobbit actor says ‘almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity’ after she fainted and fell face-first into a boulder
The Garden Island
Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall ↗ (opens The Garden Island) Published Jan 5, 2026
The Garden Island's feed description Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall – Hawaii News | The Garden Island
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Evangeline Lilly says Hawaii fall left her with brain damage | Honolulu Star-Advertiser ↗ (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Published Jan 5, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description LOS ANGELES >> Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after fainting and falling on a boulder at a beach in Hawaii last year.
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