In 2023, several serious celebrity health cases have had serious consequences, ranging from rare disease diagnoses to deaths due to certain diseases. In some cases, preliminary diagnosis managed to save the life of a celebrity.

Top Cases of Celebrities Who Had Serious Health Problems

Bruce Willis – frontotemporal dementia (FTD)

Due to a terminal illness, Bruce Willis does not recognize his own mother – Photo: Divulgacão/ND

In February, the family of American actor Bruce Willis, known for the Die Hard and Armageddon franchises, announced that the star had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a neurodegenerative disease for which there is still no cure.

According to the R7 portal, it is possible that the actor’s addiction to alcohol influenced the disease.

Marieta Severo – endometrial cancer

Back at the studio, Marieta had to leave after testing positive – Photo: Disclosure/Metrópoles

In September, Marieta was diagnosed with cancer and had to have her uterus and ovaries removed. Inka (National Cancer Institute) explains that endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer, occurring in the inner lining of the organ.

To encourage other women to get tested and get an early diagnosis, Marieta’s own doctor advised her to speak out to the public about the disease.

Caroline Aguiar – Steven-Johnson syndrome

Caroline Aguiar suffers from a rare syndrome – Photo: @caroline.luzaguiar/Instagram/Reproduction/ND

Caroline, the wife of singer Frank Aguiar, suffered from Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a serious and rare allergic reaction that can cause peeling, blistering and even necrosis of body tissue. It is caused by a reaction to a medicine or an infection.

Marilia Gabriela – genital prolapse

Marilia Gabriela belongs to a group of celebrities suffering from rare diseases – Photo: Instagram/Reproduction

In October of this year, the TV presenter had to cancel her trip due to complications caused by genital prolapse. According to the TV presenter, she did not know about the existence of the disease.

“For those who don’t already know, this is the loss of organ support. In my case, these are the uterine organs. Two days later I was already lying on the table in the surgical center,” said Marilia.

Kaiki Brito – multiple trauma

Caiki Brito suffered multiple injuries after being hit – Photo: CASSIANO DE SOUZA/DIVULGAÇÃO/ND

After being hit in September on an avenue in Barra da Tijuca, in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro, the actor suffered a condition characterized by multiple and simultaneous injuries to more than one organ or body system.

Kaiki spent almost a month in the hospital and is recovering at home with physical therapy and speech therapy.

Gloria Maria – brain cancer

Gloria Maria died of brain cancer – Photo: Instagram/Reproduction/ND

Gloria Maria died in February from brain cancer, a highly fatal disease that kills eight out of every 10 patients.

In 2019, the journalist was diagnosed with lung cancer, he faced the disease, but it metastasized and he could not resist.

Saulo Poncio – gas embolism of the cardiac artery

Saulo Ponzio suffered a case of gas embolism of the cardiac artery – Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/ND

Cardiac arterial gas embolism is characterized by the appearance of air bubbles that enter the bloodstream and affect the circulatory system of the heart. Doctors call the condition “rare and potentially fatal.”

Preta Gil – intestinal adenocarcinoma

Preta Gil underwent surgery to remove adenocarcinoma from her intestine – Photo: @pretagil/ Social networks/ ND

The artist, the daughter of the famous Gilberto Gil and Sandra Gadelha, underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy sessions in August, and also underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

In December, Preta announced that she had removed an ileostomy pouch, a device used by patients who have had bowel surgery.

*With information from R7