Simone Biles Says She’s Recovering After Life-Threatening Experience

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Simone Biles is opening up about a near-fatal incident.

The Olympic champion, who has won seven gold medals, says she is recovering from a serious health scare that almost cost her life.

I usually keep things pretty private, especially these days, but I had to share what happened. Honestly, I never expected to almost die this week – it was completely out of the blue! I posted a photo of myself with my hospital bracelets on Instagram Stories because it was just so shocking.

The situation was even more frightening for the athlete because her husband, Jonathan Owens, was away when it happened.

She said it was the scariest thing that had ever happened to her, made even worse by the fact that Jonathan was away in Indianapolis for practice.

I’ve been resting in bed all week. I’ll share what’s been going on when I’m ready, but I want to thank my close friends and family who have reached out with support – whether through messages, visits, or flowers. I love you all!

The 29-year-old recently showed off the beautiful flowers she’s received while dealing with a health issue. She also posted a picture of herself relaxing in bed with her two dogs, and included a screenshot showing her heart rate was elevated at 126 beats per minute.

This wasn’t the first time Simone had faced health challenges. She had previously spoken about the physical toll competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics took on her.

In an April 2025 interview with French sports publication L’Equipe, Simone described returning to the village and feeling completely exhausted. “I went back to the village, took the elevator and my body literally collapsed,” she said. She added that she was ill for ten days following the event.

Almost a year after the Olympics, where Simone Biles won three gold medals and a silver, she was still recovering physically.

She remembered running around in the garden with her friends, and said she was sore for three days afterward.

Simone Biles, a decorated Olympian with 11 medals, hasn’t said if she’ll participate in the 2028 games, but is currently focusing on enjoying a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle.

She shared that she’s focused on enjoying life, being with her husband, and supporting him at his competitions, while also embracing her identity as a woman. She also feels proud of everything she’s achieved in her athletic career.

“For me to come back,” she added, “it would really have to excite me.”

For more stars who have experienced health scares, read on…

In May 2026, the host of the BFFs podcast had emergency surgery when doctors found a large cyst on her ovary. The cyst was twisting her internal organs and causing her to bleed internally.

After her surgery, Brianna explained in a TikTok video that doctors found about half a liter of blood inside her pelvic area. She also had five cuts on her stomach, and the surgery was performed using a camera inserted through her belly button to locate the blood.

Former Total Bellas star said a breast implant moved after being hit in the chest by WWE wrestler Piper Niven during a match in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, saying they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitment, she’d return to address the problem and make sure everything looked its best, because she planned to use them again and they couldn’t appear in their current condition.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids—benign growths in or around the uterus—in 2014, the year she won an Academy Award for her performance in the film.

She didn’t share her diagnosis until 2025, when she revealed on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that growing up, she was taught to expect periods to be painful, and to accept that pain as a normal part of womanhood. This often leaves people feeling like they’re dealing with a very common issue all by themselves.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she’d been hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she’d been wearing pants that were too tight, causing a gap in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, asking why she hadn’t been tweeting. The message jokingly revealed a serious concern: the sender claimed she’d suffered a hernia six months prior from wearing very tight pants, and had been afraid to mention it.

Hey everyone, just wanted to share a bit of a personal update. Back in April of this year, I actually had to have surgery. Turns out my appendix was pretty close to bursting, so it was a bit of a scare! Thankfully, I’m recovering well now and feeling much better.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain, which led him to the emergency room. He explained that his appendix had a hole in it – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder from Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

Oh my gosh, I was watching the game and it was terrifying! She just started slowly sinking to the ground, and another player rushed over to support her. Then, right as the ref was signaling for the trainers, she completely collapsed. I was so worried! It happened so fast, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests, according to a statement from the National Women’s Soccer League. They reported that she is currently in stable condition and is alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from being hit by a cement truck at age 11 continue to cause him problems now.

“It’s been a really difficult time,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I’ve been experiencing spasms all over my body, and doctors recently told me I was facing a life-threatening situation—just within the last year.”

I’ve been thinking a lot about pain lately, and it’s just something that comes and goes, you know? It’s like, my body isn’t perfect – there are little things that aren’t quite right, little quirks and issues, but that’s just how it is. It’s not always easy, but I’m learning to live with it.

A former contestant on The Bachelor went to the hospital because of severe back pain. He said he was in so much pain he had to crawl on his hands and knees, and the pain got worse during a road trip with a friend.

He described a strange tingling sensation that still lingered in his legs as of March 2025, sharing this on his Trading Secrets podcast. He explained that just a few weeks or a month prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds, but now he can’t even do a single squat without falling over. He said it felt like he’d had a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is recovering well.

In March 2025, the actor known for 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain he’d actually gotten food poisoning and was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday celebration for her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a clay pigeon shooting trip when the incident occurred.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party who fired a weapon unsafely. Brendan Rooney quickly helped her, evaluating her injuries and immediately taking her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet came dangerously close to her right eye – less than an inch away.

The Kim Possible actress explained that a small piece of something got stuck behind her eye, and doctors believe it’s too dangerous to remove with surgery right now. She’s being closely monitored by doctors, but currently, her vision is normal.

Oh my gosh, she said she’s just so thankful to still be here. It was so emotional! She talked about how much she loves her daughters, her husband, her whole family and all her friends. She said she literally saw her whole life go by in a flash, and honestly, it just made me want to run and hug everyone I know! She’s so right – you never know when everything can change, so you really have to cherish the people you have.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its often harsh nature, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier” and receiving criticism online, doctors began commenting on interviews, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome, a condition often linked to high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This prompted Amy to realize she’d been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. She later learned she had a form of Cushing syndrome that would resolve on its own, which she called “the greatest news imaginable.” Amy shared this update in a February 2024 newsletter, relieved to be healthy.

In December 2024, an AHL player suffered a skate cut during a game and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald shared with ESPN how relieved they were, saying, “We feel very fortunate, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly developed stroke-like symptoms, initially unable to speak or respond when Justin asked if she was alright. She described her face drooping on one side, making it difficult to form sentences.

Although the symptoms eventually subsided, Hailey went to the hospital and tests revealed she had a small blood clot in her brain, diagnosed as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack).

Further investigation at UCLA uncovered a hole in her heart, known as a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled through this hole and to her brain, causing the TIA.

Hailey underwent a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now recovering well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the rest of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained that the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also mentioned it became increasingly difficult for him to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, adding that while the situation was frightening and unexpected, he was going to be okay and she was grateful he was fine.

Jamie Foxx initially kept the details of his health scare in April 2023 private, but he later shared what happened. He explained that while in Atlanta, he experienced a severe headache and asked for aspirin. Before he could take it, he lost consciousness and doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

He first saw a doctor who gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was worried and took him to the hospital. Doctors discovered he had a brain bleed which led to a stroke.

After surgery, Jamie woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then went to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed his gratitude for the prayers he received, saying, “I needed every prayer.”

The reality TV star shared that she briefly stopped breathing while running in the first challenge of the NBC competition show, describing the experience as feeling like ‘dying’.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather before everything went dark. After that, she saw light, which led her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially starts to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the show, she experienced a sudden, severe headache while at the gym. She described collapsing and being violently ill, realizing something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan quickly revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by bleeding around the brain. She had suffered an aneurysm, a rupture in an artery. Emergency surgery was performed to repair it, but the pain was excruciating. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, struggling to speak coherently.

Though the aphasia eventually passed and she was discharged after a month, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had doubled in size, requiring a second surgery. This procedure failed, causing a major bleed, and doctors warned her chances of survival were low without further intervention. This time, the surgery required accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia says she has now made a full recovery and is at 100%.

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, is thankful for the support of her family. In January 2024, she suffered a stroke and immediately received help from her loved ones. She told TopMob News that she texted her family with a picture after the stroke, and they all rushed to be with her.

Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to other health issues. She explained that while she could have gone home after the stroke, she was also dealing with complications from lupus and kidney problems.

Now, Cori is recovering well. “I’m doing great,” she shared, adding that she’s been working to regain some motor skills but is otherwise feeling good.

Shailene Woodley struggled with her health throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue – unable to walk for more than five minutes without needing hours of rest – and persistent stomach pain. Doctors offered various diagnoses, leaving her feeling confused.

Determined to find answers, Woodley, who prefers to keep her specific condition private, combined traditional medical treatment with holistic approaches like herbalism. This search for well-being lasted for ten years.

The actress explained that her physical discomfort led to deeper issues, including fear of food and struggles with body image, identity, and feeling comfortable in her own body.

Fortunately, after focusing on both her physical and mental health, Shailene is now doing well. “It was a journey that ultimately physically resolved itself, and I am very healthy,” she shared, expressing her happiness to be in a good place.

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