Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Evangeline Lilly Reveals Brain Damage After Nasty Fall
Evangeline Lilly, who plays Wasp in Marvel movies, shared that she has brain damage.
This happened after she had a bad fall in May 2023.
She told her fans on Instagram that her brain scans showed the damage.
She said it will be hard to get better, but she is ready to work on it.
Many fans sent her messages of support and prayers.
Lilly is known for her roles in 'Lost' and Marvel films.
She said the injury has helped her slow down and rest more.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained in a fall in May 2023.
She shared the diagnosis on Instagram, mentioning that her cognitive decline is due to the injury and not just perimenopause.
Lilly stated that she will work with doctors to understand and treat the damage, which she described as an uphill battle.
Fans expressed support and prayers for her recovery in the comments on her social media post.
Lilly is known for her roles in 'Lost' and as Hope van Dyne / Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Who
- Evangeline Lilly, actress known for her role in Marvel Cinematic Universe
- What
- Revealed brain damage diagnosis following a concussion from a fall
- When
- Diagnosis confirmed after a fall in May 2023
- Where
- Details shared on her Instagram
- Why
- To inform fans about her health condition and recovery process
- Actor
- Evangeline Lilly
- Role
- Hope van Dyne / Wasp in Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Injury
- Brain damage from traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Diagnosis
- Confirmed via brain scans
- Recovery
- Ongoing, with medical and personal efforts
- Fans
- Expressed support and prayers on social media