Liev Schreiber Hospitalized After Sudden Health Crisis – Here's What We Know

The "Ray Donovan" star acted quickly when he began feeling unwell, leading to news of his hospitalization making headlines.

Liev Schreiber experienced a health scare and was hospitalized in New York City, where he underwent a series of tests. His representative has now provided an update on his condition following the alarming incident.

Sources revealed that the "Spotlight" actor suffered a severe headache on Sunday, November 16, prompting him to contact his doctor. Following medical advice, Schreiber went to a New York City hospital and remained overnight while undergoing tests.

The exact cause of his symptoms remained unclear, as doctors were initially uncertain about the nature of the issue. Despite the scare, Schreiber was alert, able to speak and walk without difficulty, and had full use of his limbs.

Now, the actor's representative has provided reassurance. He stated, "Out of an abundance of caution, Liev went into the hospital for testing and as of this afternoon, he has been cleared to return to work."

The update has brought relief to Liev Schreiber's fans, who had expressed concern after news of his hospitalization surfaced.

This is not the first time Schreiber has experienced a severe headache. In April 2024, he revealed that a migraine had caused him to temporarily lose his memory while performing in the Broadway production "Doubt: A Parable."

"I was in my dressing room and I had a terrible headache. I thought it was maybe a fast food headache, but it felt a little stronger than that. I'm walking down the stairs and I'm thinking, 'This is not normal. I don't feel okay,'" he narrated.

During the incident, he initially thought the pain was minor, but his concern grew when he could not recall the name of his co-star Amy Ryan backstage. The situation worsened once he went onstage, as he completely forgot his lines.

"It all vanishes. The play is gone from my head ... I know I'm in a play but I don't know what play I'm in," he explained. During the episode, Schreiber was joined by his doctor, who is also a friend, and his wife. Both arrived visibly alarmed, which heightened his fear that he might be experiencing a stroke.

Medical evaluation, including an MRI, showed no brain bleed and confirmed that his brain was healthy. A neurologist later diagnosed him with transient global amnesia (TGA).

According to the Cleveland Clinic, TGA is a rare medical condition in which individuals experience sudden episodes of memory loss and confusion. Known triggers include migraines, physical exertion, sexual activity, emotional or psychological stress, and sudden exposure to very cold or hot water.

The condition is most often seen in middle-aged or older adults. It has no long-term effects and typically resolves on its own within 24 hours.

The neurologist told Schreiber that the episode would resolve within 8 to 24 hours and was unlikely to happen again. "I didn't believe. You know, as a typical sort of Jewish hypochondriac person, I'm convinced that I had a stroke and they just didn't find it," he noted.

Ultimately, the prediction proved accurate, as after sleeping, his memory returned, and he was able to recall the entire play. "I never had another problem with it. I was embarrassed and thought everyone would think I was lying and taking a night off from the theater," he shared.