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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.

ABC 13 Houston's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. 'Lost' star Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall

    Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

  2. Newest

    Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

Reports & sources

39 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox32 Chicago

    'Lost' start Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    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.

  2. UPI

    Watch: Evangeline Lilly announces she suffered brain damage in mishap (opens UPI)

    Published

    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.

  3. NBC News

    Evangeline Lilly says she was diagnosed with brain damage months after taking fall at the beach (opens NBC News)

    Published

    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.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    'Lost' star Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall (opens FOX 5 DC)

    Published

    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.

  5. Rolling Stone

    Evangeline Lilly Reveals Brain Damage Diagnosis Months After Nasty Fall, Concussion (opens Rolling Stone)

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    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.

  6. KAGS Bryan

    Actress Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after traumatic fall in Hawaii (opens KAGS Bryan)

    Published

    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.

  7. Fox News

    Evangeline Lilly confirms she sustained brain damage from traumatic injury last year (opens Fox News)

    Published

    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.

  8. ABC 13 Houston

    Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock (opens ABC 13 Houston)

    Published

    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.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall last year at Hawaii beach (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    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.

  10. The Daily Caller

    Famous Actress Reveals She Has Brain Damage After Fall (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Actress Evangeline Lily revealed that she has brain damage after suffering a concussion last year.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Evangeline Lilly Reveals Brain Damage After Freak Fall: “An Uphill Battle” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    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.

  12. 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

    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.

  13. KYMA Yuma

    Evangeline Lilly, 'Ant-Man' and 'Lost' actress, says she has brain damage (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    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.

  14. Breitbart News

    'Ant-Man' Star Evangeline Lilly Says She Suffered Brain Damage from Fall (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    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

  15. The Guardian

    Evangeline Lilly reveals she has brain damage after hitting her head in fall (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    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

  16. The Garden Island

    Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall (opens The Garden Island)

    Published

    The Garden Island's feed description

    Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall – Hawaii News | The Garden Island

  17. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Evangeline Lilly says Hawaii fall left her with brain damage | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

    Published

    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.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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