Mandy Moore revealed a terrifying period her family faced in 2023 when her two sons, Gus and Ozzie, were diagnosed simultaneously with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common respiratory infection. The This Is Us actress described the experience as overwhelming, especially as she was pregnant with her daughter Lou during this time, making her worry about protecting her newborn from the virus.
RSV, which affects the nose, throat, and lungs, can be particularly dangerous for young children. Moe explained that although her sons’ RSV did not require hospitalization, the ordeal left both her and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, feeling deeply shaken. To reduce risk for her daughter Lou, Mandy sought medical advice and secured an early vaccination appointment for her on October 1, which brought significant relief.
The Impact of RSV on Mandy Moore’s Growing Family
During the period when Gus and Ozzie were ill, Mandy was navigating pregnancy and the added challenge of safeguarding her unborn child. After consulting with her healthcare provider, she managed to get Lou immunized promptly, a step she credits with providing reassurance.
“Lou was lucky to get the very first appointment on Oct. 1,”
Mandy recalled.
“She got immunized, and I was unbelievably reassured and relieved, knowing that she was going to be protected through her first RSV season.”
This early protection gave Mandy a stronger sense of preparedness going forward.
She reflected on her parenting experience amidst the challenge:
“I mean, as a parent, I feel like it really is the best possible situation—you learn from your mistakes, and I feel like this go-around, I was even more prepared.”
Family Life Amid Health Scares and Wildfires
The battle with RSV came alongside a difficult moment for Mandy’s family, who lost their homes during the wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2023. Despite these hardships, they found time to recuperate and reconnect during a family vacation in Mexico by mid-2023. The trip was a restful escape that included beach time and sunsets, providing a much-needed break for everyone.
Mandy shared joyful memories from the vacation, posting photos on Instagram of her family enjoying the beach. She wrote,
“Nothing beats a beach vacation with some of your besties (here’s looking you at you @whatsgabycookin),”
and added,
“What an epic few days, @fspuntamita! We can’t wait to come back (Gus hasn’t stopped talking about it)!!”
Other Celebrities Open Up About Their Health Challenges
Alongside Mandy Moore’s candid discussion of her sons’ RSV diagnoses, several other celebrities have recently shared their own serious health battles, highlighting the importance of medical awareness and personal resilience.
Nikki Garcia’s Injury from WWE Match
Former Total Bellas star Nikki Garcia revealed that during a July 2025 wrestling match, an elbow strike from fellow wrestler Piper Niven caused one of her breast implants to shift. Despite the injury, she remained optimistic about corrective surgery in the future.
She told her sister Bella Garcia:
“We’re going to get it fixed one day. I told the doctor, I go, ‘Newly divorced, so the minute the boots are hung up, I’m going to come back to you and we’re going to make these girls look real good, because these girls are going to get some action in the future and that can’t look like that.’”
Lupita Nyong’o Reveals Long-Standing Uterine Fibroids
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o disclosed in 2025 that she had been living with uterine fibroids for over a decade. Initially diagnosed in 2014, the year she won her Academy Award, she described enduring the condition silently while raising awareness about women’s health.
Reflecting on cultural attitudes toward menstruation, Nyong’o shared,
“When we reach puberty, we’re taught periods mean pain, and that pain is simply part of being a woman. We’re struggling alone with something that affects us most.”
Suki Waterhouse Hospitalized for Hernia Caused by Tight Pants
In July 2025, actress and model Suki Waterhouse revealed she had been hospitalized because of a hernia in her abdomen or groin, which she attributed to wearing tight pants. She posted on social media jokingly addressing fans’ concerns, explaining,
“Have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I’ve been too scared to tell you?”
Brian Austin Green’s Urgent Appendix Surgery
Beverly Hills, 90210 actor Brian Austin Green shared in April 2025 that he underwent emergency surgery for a perforated appendix, just short of bursting. He recounted the severity of the situation and the difficult recovery process, calling it his first major surgery.
“Last week, I started feeling some pain in my stomach,”
he said.
“I ended up going to the emergency room, and I had a perforated appendix. Not quite burst, but just before.”
He added,
“I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process.”
Adam Devine Discusses Lingering Effects of Childhood Injury
Comedian and actor Adam Devine revealed ongoing health difficulties stemming from a childhood accident when he was hit by a cement truck at age 11. Speaking on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast, Devine described suffering muscular spasms and chronic pain over the years.
“I have spasms all over. For a while, [the doctors] told me I was dying—literally, within this last year,”
he said, adding,
“My body has all these things that are a little wonky and a little wrong with it.”
Jason Tartick Battles Severe Back Pain After RV Trip
The Bachelor Nation alum shared the story of his struggle with intense back pain that left him with numbness and difficulty walking. He described how the pain started during an RV trip and severely limited his mobility.
“Right now, knees to my toes, it’s, like, still tingly, which is crazy,”
Tartick said.
“And to put in perspective… maybe a month ago, I was squatting probably like 295 pounds. And right now, I can’t do a squat on my foot. I can’t do a one legged squat, I fall.”
He added that with specialist care and steroids, “We’re on the mend.”
Matt Kirschenheiter Survives Heart Attack
Matt Kirschenheiter, former husband of Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter, suffered a heart attack in March 2025 but survived the life-threatening event. Details about his recovery remain private, though his family expressed relief over his condition.
Tracy Morgan’s Health Scare at a Knicks Game
In March 2025, comedian Tracy Morgan experienced a medical emergency during a New York Knicks basketball game, leading to his removal from Madison Square Garden. Morgan later confirmed the incident was due to food poisoning and assured fans via social media that he was recovering well.
Christy Carlson Romano’s Near-Death Eye Injury
Even Stevens alum Christy Carlson Romano suffered a traumatic injury in February 2025 while clay pigeon shooting during her husband Brendan Rooney’s birthday celebration. She was struck in the face by a fragmented pellet that narrowly missed her eye and lodged behind it.
“There was another party with us and they unsafely fired in the wrong direction and shot me in the face,”
Romano wrote on Instagram.
“@thebrendanrooney immediately sprung into action, assessed me, and rushed me to the hospital. I was hit in 5 places, one was less than an inch from hitting me directly in my right eye.”
She explained that surgical removal of the lodged fragment was too risky, but she could still see normally. Expressing gratitude, she urged others to cherish their loved ones, stating,
“I saw my life flash before my eyes and I’m telling you, hug the people around you every chance you can. Life can change in an instant.”
Amy Schumer Diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome
Comedian Amy Schumer shared how public feedback on social media helped uncover her diagnosis of Cushing syndrome, a condition related to elevated cortisol levels likely caused by steroid injections.
She recalled,
“The internet really came for me after doing a bunch of press, and I was like, ‘OK everybody, relax.’ But then doctors were chiming in in the comments and they were like, ‘No no, we think something’s really up. Your face looks so crazy that we think something’s up.’ And I’m like, ‘Wait, I’m getting trolled by doctors?’”
Schumer went on to explain the link to injuries and steroid treatments she had received for scars and surgeries. She said,
“So it gave me this thing called Cushing syndrome, which I wouldn’t have known if the internet hadn’t come for me so hard.”
She later confirmed her health was stabilizing and she was feeling well.
Casey Fitzgerald Recovering After Serious Neck Injury
AHL player Casey Fitzgerald sustained a severe cut from a skate blade during a December 2024 game, requiring 25 stitches. His father, Tom Fitzgerald, general manager of the New Jersey Devils, expressed relief after his son’s full recovery.
“We’re very lucky. I don’t wish that on any parent,”
Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN, reflecting on the traumatic incident.
Hailey Bieber’s Stroke-Like Episode During Breakfast
Hailey Bieber suffered a frightening medical emergency in March 2022 when she experienced symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often described as a “mini-stroke,” while eating breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber.
Describing the event, she said,
“Justin was like, ‘Are you OK?’ and I just didn’t respond because I wasn’t sure. And then he asked me again and when I went to respond, I couldn’t speak. The right side of my face started drooping. I couldn’t get a sentence out.”
Though her symptoms resolved quickly, Hailey underwent hospital testing where doctors identified a small blood clot.
Further evaluation found she had a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a heart defect that allowed the clot to travel from her heart to her brain. Bieber underwent a successful PFO closure and has since recovered fully.
Justin Bieber’s Struggle with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
In June 2022, singer Justin Bieber revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. The condition forced him to cancel part of his Justice World Tour as he battled symptoms affecting facial movement.
He explained,
“It is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis. As you can see, this eye is not blinking. I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move. So, there’s full paralysis on this side of my face.”
Though eating became difficult, Bieber eventually recovered, and his wife Hailey confirmed his health improvements, saying,
“He’s feeling a lot better. Obviously, it was just a very scary and random situation to happen, but he’s going to be totally OK and I’m just grateful that he’s fine.”
Jamie Foxx’s Recovery After Brain Bleed and Stroke
In 2023, Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx faced a serious health crisis caused by a brain bleed that led to a stroke. At first, he experienced a severe headache and was initially misdiagnosed before his sister intervened and took him to a hospital.
Foxx described waking up 20 days after surgery unable to walk and needing rehabilitation in Chicago.
“I was having such a bad headache, so I asked my boy, I said, ‘Listen, I need an aspirin,’”
he recalled in his 2024 Netflix special.
“Before I could get the Aspirin, I went out. I don’t remember 20 days.”
He expressed his gratitude for support during recovery:
“All I can tell you is that I appreciate every prayer, because I needed every prayer.”
Tracey Yukich’s Near-Death Experience on The Biggest Loser
Reality star Tracey Yukich recounted a life-threatening medical emergency while competing on The Biggest Loser. During the show’s first challenge, she experienced organ failure and admitted to having died briefly.
She said,
“I don’t remember a lot. I remember hearing the helicopter. I just felt like I was floating. And then my grandpa was there. And then I saw darkness. But then I saw light. So I knew, I knew I died that day.”
Yukich was later diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscles break down rapidly and overload the kidneys.
“My organs were literally shutting down,”
she explained.
“I didn’t realize that I had rhabdomyolysis. And rhabdomyolysis is your body’s way of saying, ‘I’m going to shut down on you.’”
Emilia Clarke’s Fight Against Life-Threatening Brain Aneurysms
Emilia Clarke, known for Game of Thrones, revealed her battles against life-threatening brain aneurysms in a 2019 essay. After experiencing severe headaches and vomiting in 2011, Clarke was diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm, requiring immediate surgery.
She described the excruciating pain and initial aphasia during recovery, but thankfully, her condition improved gradually. Clarke later discovered a second aneurysm had grown, necessitating a second surgery that was also perilous.
“When they woke me, I was screaming in pain,”
she recalled. “The procedure had failed. I had a massive bleed and the doctors made it plain that my chances of surviving were precar
