Reality TV star Kim Kardashian reveals brain aneurysm
KIM KARDASHIAN, the American reality TV star and businesswoman, disclosed that she has a brain aneurysm during the Season 7 premiere of The Kardashians.
A preview clip from the opening episode on Thursday titled 鈥淔eels Like the Old Days鈥 shows Ms. Kardashian, 45, undergoing brain imaging. 鈥淭here鈥檚 like a little aneurysm,鈥 she is heard saying, as close-up visuals of brain scans are displayed on a monitor.
A brain aneurysm occurs when a weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain bulges outward under pressure, resembling a blister. While most aneurysms are small and pose no immediate threat, a rupture can trigger bleeding in the brain 鈥 a medical emergency known as a hemorrhagic stroke.
Her sister, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, reacts to the revelation with a brief, 鈥淲hoa.鈥
Kim Kardashian continues, 鈥淭hey鈥檙e like, 鈥楯ust stress,鈥欌 before reflecting, 鈥淧eople think I have the luxury of walking away.鈥
The clip then cuts to another moment where Ms. Kardashian says, 鈥淭his week has been the hardest week of my life.鈥
Details about Ms. Kardashian鈥檚 current condition remain unclear, including whether she is experiencing any symptoms. Ms. Kardashian鈥檚 agent, public relations representative and attorney did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
Kim Kardashian, reported to be a billionaire, derives her wealth from multiple ventures, including her television career, social media influence, and the development of a profitable line of cosmetics and foundation garments.
Ms. Kardashian, who rose to fame through the reality TV series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West in 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage. They share four children.
The latest season of The Kardashians on Disney-owned Hulu continues its close-up of the personal and professional lives of Kris Jenner and her daughters: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, and Kylie.
It offers viewers a blend of high-stakes drama, emotional disclosures and behind-the-scenes access to their expansive business empires. 鈥 Reuters
