A well-known Marvel actress, Evangeline Lilly, has shared some tough news about her health. She's dealing with brain damage after a strange accident earlier this year. Lilly, famous for her roles in "Ant-Man" and "Lost, " hurt herself badly when she fainted and hit her face on a rock.

Lilly posted a video on Instagram to update her fans on January 1, 2026. She talked about her brain injury and how it's affecting her. She said her brain isn't working as well as it should. Doctors found that she has brain damage from the injury. She also thinks there might be other health issues involved.

The 46-year-old actress knows she has a long road ahead. She'll need a lot of medical help and hard work to get better. She's not looking forward to the tough journey, but she's trying to stay positive.

Lilly admitted that her injury has made her slow down. She said this slowdown helped her relax and enjoy the end of 2025 more. She's grateful for the chance to keep living and experiencing life.

Even though she's facing challenges, Lilly is calling her recovery an "uphill battle. " She's determined to fight through it, but she knows it won't be easy.


    # **Evangeline Lilly Reveals Brain Injury Struggles**

    **A well-known Marvel actress, [Evangeline Lilly](#), has shared some tough news about her health. She's dealing with brain damage after a strange accident earlier this year.**

    - **Famous Roles:** "Ant-Man" and "Lost"
    - **Injury Cause:** Fainted and hit her face on a rock

    ## **Health Update on Instagram**

    On **January 1, 2026**, Lilly posted a video update on [Instagram](#):

    > "My brain isn't working as well as it should. Doctors found brain damage from the injury. There might be other health issues involved."

    ## **Recovery Journey**

    - **Age:** 46
    - **Road Ahead:** Long-term medical help and hard work needed
    - **Mindset:** Trying to stay positive despite the challenges

    ## **Reflections on Slowing Down**

    > "This slowdown helped me relax and enjoy the end of 2025 more. I'm grateful for the chance to keep living and experiencing life."

    ## **Determination to Overcome**

    Lilly calls her recovery an **"uphill battle"** but remains determined to fight through it.

    

A Marvel Star's Unexpected Health Struggle

Health Update on Instagram

Recovery Journey

Reflections on Slowing Down

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