Sharon Stone still struggling with health issues 25 years after brain hemorrhage
Twenty-five years after suffering a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, actress Sharon Stone continues to manage chronic health issues such as epilepsy and migraines. The 68-year-old star also noted that her career suffered significantly in the aftermath of her illness due to industry prejudice against women with health problems.
Actress Sharon Stone has opened up about the lasting health repercussions of the severe brain hemorrhage she suffered in 2001. Doctors initially gave her only a one percent chance of survival, requiring her to relearn basic functions such as speaking and walking. Now 68, Stone reports that she continues to struggle with daily challenges, including migraine headaches and epileptic seizures, which are exacerbated by stress and overexertion.
Beyond the physical toll, the medical emergency severely impacted her professional career as film offers dried up during her recovery. Stone expressed frustration that people often fail to recognize the reality of her invisible disabilities, noting that she felt penalized by the industry for her health issues at the time. Despite these long-term obstacles, the Basic Instinct star continues to work in Hollywood, recently appearing in the series Euphoria and preparing for upcoming roles in new film projects.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
