Actress Evangeline Lilly, best known for her roles in Lost, ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp, and The Hobbit‘, shared an emotional and candid message with her followers after revealing that she has brain damage following an accident in Hawaii in May 2025. In a video posted on her Instagram account, Lilly explained that medical tests confirmed that nearly all areas of her brain are functioning at a reduced capacity after the fall.
The accident occurred when the actress fainted on a Hawaiian beach and fell face-first onto a rock, causing a severe head injury that required hospital care and months of recovery.
Lilly, 46, explained that the injury has affected her cognitive function and that she is now working closely with doctors to better understand and improve her condition. Despite the difficult news, the actress expressed gratitude for the support of her fans and said the accident forced her to slow down and reflect on her health and lifestyle.
How is Lilly facing this new stage of recovery?
She has stated that she will focus on working step by step with health professionals, facing the challenge with determination and patience.
