Danny Bonaduce Bound For Brain Surgery After Losing His Ability To Walk
Danny Bonaduce is set to undergo brain surgery after a neurological condition has left him unable to walk.
Bonaduce, beloved for his role on the ’70s family sitcom “The Partridge Family,” discussed his health woes in an interview with TMZ published Friday.
The 63-year-old actor explained how it took “100 doctors” to figure out he was dealing with hydrocephalus, a buildup of liquid around the brain that can lead to issues with mental function and result in long-term damage to brain tissue.
In the coming days, the actor will go under the knife to drain the excess liquid around his brain and spinal cord.
Doctors hope that removing any extra pressure around Bonaduce’s brain will alleviate his ongoing issues, but the surgery isn’t a guarantee the star will be back on his feet.
“I will be completely bummed out if this doesn’t work,” he admitted. “I’d rather be safe than sorry. I don’t want to get my hopes up too much that I’ll be cured.”
Given his current condition, Bonaduce said he’d be happy with even the most minor improvements in his health.
“I can’t walk currently, I just can’t,” he shared. “I’m never gonna run track, never gonna box again, but if I can get from here to my kitchen on my own, bravo!”
Bonaduce, also a prolific reality TV personality, said he wasn’t sure how he ended up with (as he called it) “water on the brain,” but he had some theories.
So sad! He looks so old, in recent pics.
One of the replies, to an IG post of a year ago.....Glad you got the vaxx???
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Hope he can recover.
“.....it took “100 doctors” to figure out he was dealing with hydrocephalus, a buildup of liquid around the brain that can lead to issues with mental function and result in long-term damage to brain tissue.”
Wow!! 100 doctors. What kind of doctors were they? A simple MRI would have pretty much given them the answer.
“Hydrocephalus is diagnosed through a clinical neurological exam and by using brain imaging techniques and other tests based on age, symptoms, and known or suspected abnormalities in the brain or spinal cord.”