The year 2025 is coming to a close, and while this year has been filled with joyous moments, there have been some disturbing health updates from our favorite celebs as well. Let’s take a look...Patrick Mahomes’ ACL TearEarlier this month, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who plays for Kansas City Chiefs, suffered a major knee injury in a game against Chargers. Later, an MRI confirmed that he sustained a torn ACL, and will undergo surgery. Soon after, the quarterback took to social media to express his disappointment, and said, “Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it’s hurts, But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again. Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I Will be back stronger than ever.”Eric Dane received his ALS diagnosisEuphoria actor Eric Dane announced in April his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive nerve disease affecting muscle control. The 53-year-old, expressed his positive outlook about maintaining his work activities because he received backing from his family members.
Justin Timberlake’s Lyme DiseaseSinger Justin Timberlake revealed in July his Lyme disease diagnosis amid his tour, describing relentless mental and physical tolls from this tick-borne infection. The disease presents with symptoms that match other medical conditions so patients need to start antibiotic treatment right away to stop the development of chronic symptoms which include fatigue and joint pain.Teddi Mellencamp’s Melanoma spreadReal Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma diagnosis which spread to her brain and lungs during the beginning of 2025. She then underwent multiple surgical procedures and radiation treatment.Billy Porter’s Sepsis scareActor Billy Porter had to back out from Broadway in September, due to sepsis, a life-threatening infection response. He later updated his fans that he is on the road to recovery.Salman Khan’s rib injuryBollywood star Salman Khan sustained a rib injury in 2024, when he fractured two ribs while filming his movie Sikandar, but revealed details and worked on it in 2025.Yuzvendra Chahal DengueCricketer Yuzvendra Chahal recently revealed that he is down with dengue and chikungunya infectons, which caused him to miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Chahal revealed on social media that he is down with dengue and chikungunya infections, which have really taken a ‘toll’ on his health.
Tannishtha Chatterjee Cancer diagnosisEarlier this year in August, actress Tannishtha Chatterjee revealed, “So the last 8 months have been incredibly difficult- to put it mildly. As if loosing my father to Cancer was not enough.8 months back I got diagnosed of stage 4 oligo metastatic Cancer.But this post is not about Pain.Its about love and strength.It can’t get worse than this. A 70yr old mother and 9 year all daughter .. both totally dependent on me.But in the darkest moments, I discovered an extraordinary kind of love, the kind that shows up, holds space, and never lets you feel alone. I found it in my amazing friends and my family, whose unwavering support, brought , genuine smiles to my face, even on the hardest days.In a world racing towards AI and robots, it’s the irreplaceable compassion of real, passionate humans that is saving me. It is their empathy, their messages, their presence – their humanity – that is bringing life back.Cheers to female friendships, the sisterhood that showed up for me with fierce love, deep empathy, and unstoppable strength. You know who you are – and I am endlessly grateful. “
