Kim Kardashian to Salman Khan, celebs diagnosed with brain aneurysm

Kim Kardashian recently revealed her diagnosis with brain aneurysm. It is a condition in which a weak, bulging spot on an artery in the brain can fill with blood and potentially rupture. A ruptured aneurysm could result in internal bleeding, which can be life-threatening. Apart from Kim, several celebs like Salman Khan and Emilia Clarke have battled this disease. Let's know more about these celebs battle

Updated On: 2025-10-24 01:53 PM IST

Compiled by : Aakruti Bagla

Celebs diagnosed with brain aneurysm

Kim Kardashian revealed during the preview for season 7 of The Kardashians that she has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.

She clarified that the physicians attributed the aneurysm to a great deal of stress, particularly after her split from Kanye West.

Salman Khan recently revealed that he's currently dealing with multiple serious health conditions. During his appearance at The Great Indian Kapil Show, he disclosed that he has a brain aneurysm, an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and trigeminal neuralgia.

During his stint in Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, he revealed how he first got to know about it during Partner shoot and how he dealt with immense pain.

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, known for playing Daenerys Targaryen, revealed she suffered two brain aneurysm that left her with partial brain damage.

According to a report shared by The New York Magazine, she had her first aneurysm in 2011 while she was exercising. After experiencing sharp and intense pain, she collapsed in the bathroom.

Actress Tamala Jones was just 23 when she survived a ruptured brain aneurysm in 1998. Recalling the terrifying moment on The Tamron Hall Show in 2023, she shared how it all began with an intense headache.

Despite the frightening experience, Jones made a full recovery and now uses her story to raise awareness about brain health.

In 2005, singer-songwriter Neil Young faced a life-threatening brain aneurysm at the age of 54. It started when he noticed something strange in his eye.

He went for an MRI confirmed the aneurysm, leading to urgent surgery in New York. However, shortly after, Young collapsed on the street when the aneurysm ruptured again.

In 2001, actress Sharon Stone survived a life-threatening brain aneurysm and a severe hemorrhage. She revealed that she had been bleeding in her brain for days before finally being rushed to the hospital.

Her recovery was long and difficult, affecting her speech, vision, and overall health. Today, she is a strong advocate for brain health.

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