Brian Austin Green Couldn’t Speak, Read & Write 'Recovering from Stroke-Like Symptoms': Details
Hollywood icon Brian Austin Green, celebrated for his roles in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Knots Landing," opens up about a four-year battle against stroke-like symptoms that left him unable to speak, read, or write. Against all odds, Green is on a determined journey to recovery, finding strength in his personal life and engagement to Sharna Burgess, all while being a devoted father of five.
Brian Austin Green, a name that shines brightly in Hollywood, has a career that's as diverse as it is impressive. Known for his iconic roles in hit TV series like "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Knots Landing," Green became a household name in the '90s.
Brian Austin Green at Henry Winkler's "Babes" cast party, Toluca Lake Home | Source: Getty Images
Born in sunny Los Angeles, California, on July 15, 1973, Green's journey in the world of entertainment began with his father, a country and western artist who introduced him to the magic of music at an early age.
Brian Austin Green posing during the iHeartRadio Music awards on March 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Not content with just acting, Green also dabbled in the music industry, releasing his album "One Stop Carnival" in 1996. Music remained a passion for him, and he continued producing, especially in the world of hip-hop, through his production company and home studio.
Actor Brian Austin Green during a portrait session around 1997 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Green's Health Battle
Life, however, took an unexpected turn for Green when he found himself grappling with stroke-like symptoms that robbed him of his ability to speak, read, or write. It was a harrowing journey that lasted over four years, challenging the actor in ways he never could have imagined.
Brian Austin Green at the FOX Television Up-Front Celebration, Tavern on the Green, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
The 50-year-old actor opens up about a period when he was bedridden for months. Green revealed on Cheryl Burke's podcast, "Sex, Lies and Spray Tans:"
"I spent 4 and a half years recovering from stroke-like symptoms without ever having a stroke, but I couldn't speak. I couldn't do anything,"
Brian Austin Green, known for his role in "Beverly Hills, 90210," during a portrait session around 1992 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Green's battle with these debilitating symptoms was a grueling ordeal. It began with a sudden and severe loss of speech and communication skills, a challenge for someone who had made a career out of words.
Brian Austin Green at the "Last The Night" premiere on June 30, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
His health struggles included mysterious brain fog and debilitating vertigo. It was a perplexing ordeal, with no clear diagnosis from Western medicine.
Green had to turn to alternative medicine, seeking a doctor well-versed in kinesiology and Eastern medicine for answers. It was here that he finally found relief and answers to his health crisis.
Brian Austin Green during the premiere of "Last The Night" held at the Fine Arts Theatre on June 30, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
Brian Austin Green Is Engaged
Amidst his struggles, Green found solace and strength in his personal life. He found love in an unexpected place. In a coffee shop, he crossed paths with the talented Sharna Burgess, a renowned dancer, choreographer, and "Dancing with the Stars" pro, and their whirlwind romance began. Their connection was not just romantic but also deeply rooted in their shared moral compass.
Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The couple's love story took a significant step forward with their recent engagement, a testament to the depth of their connection. Beyond his career and dating life, Green is a devoted father of five sons.
Green's first child is named Kassius Lijah Marcil-Green, 21, who he shares with his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Marcil. He has three more with his former wife Megan Fox, named Noah Shannon Green, 11, Bodhi Ransom Green, 9, and Journey River Green, 7. Green welcomed his fifth son, Zane Walker, 1, in June 2022 with his beloved Burgess.