‘The Partridge Family:’ Danny Bonaduce Preps For Brain Surgery
Shocking news today as The Partridge Family star Danny Bonaduce is preparing for brain surgery after a terrifying health complication caused him to struggle with balance and walking. What happened to the 63-year-old actor that left him in this condition and why is he in need of brain surgery?
The Partridge Family: Danny Bonaduce Preps For Brain Surgery
The actor and radio personality revealed to TMZ that he finally received a diagnosis for what was going on with him after seeing what felt like hundreds of different medical experts. In March of this year, he finally received a diagnosis of a condition called hydrocephalus.
What Is Hydrocephalus?
Per the National Institute of Health, hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder that is “caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain.”
The condition is chronic with a low survival rate if it goes untreated. The condition can be controlled with proper treatment, but it cannot typically be cured. For the most part, a person with this condition can live a normal life with few limitations as long as it is caught and treated early. Hydrocephalus is a condition that can creep up at any time. But, it is most commonly diagnosed in infants and individuals over the age of 60.
When Is The Surgery Happening?
Per TMZ, The Partridge Family star’s brain surgery is scheduled for Monday with the hopes of relieving some of the symptoms associated with the condition.
It was in April of last year when Danny Bonaduce started his battle with hydrocephalus. The battle began when his wife, Amy Railsback, noticed he was having issues speaking. Shortly after he started having issues with his balance and walking. Danny Bonaduce spent five days in the hospital during which time he received tons of medical tests. His medical team ruled out all sorts of things including a stroke. Unfortunately, they couldn’t figure it out.
Danny Bonaduce Having Brain Surgery After Serious Health Scare https://t.co/nifXQ9PozU via @TMZ
— Danny Bonaduce (@TheDoochMan) June 2, 2023
Danny Bonaduce tells TMZ he isn’t too sure how his health took such a dramatic turn so suddenly. But, he wonders if the “wear and tear” he’s put his noggin through over the course of his career.
The actor explains that liquid will be drained from his brain using a shunt during the surgery. For now, he’s been hosting his radio show from home. The actor is going into the surgery with the understanding that it is not going to be a magic fix to his problem. But, he’s hoping to get some relief from the symptoms of the condition.
He has “no idea what caused this mystery illness” that just happened to start to occur right when they started jabbing everyone. Danny Bonaduce to Undergo Brain Surgery for Neurological Disorder: https://t.co/IKc8VgjZBk
— LJ (@LJisRight) June 2, 2023
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