America’s favourite clairvoyant and Netflix sensation of Life After Death and Live from the Other Side, Tyler Henry, has again showcased his resilience not only as a medium, but as an individual. Tyler had his second brain surgery in May 2025, an experience that has inspired both alarm and admiration from his fans worldwide. His honesty regarding his health, as well as his very empathetic style of his readings, presents a picture of a man whose talents are paid for at a very high price.
A Lifetime of Medical Battles Behind the Scenes
For Tyler, health issues have been a part of his history well before he was famous. Born three months early, he has fought medical issues since the beginning. At 18, he was taken into urgent brain surgery after doctors found a congenital arachnoid cyst blocking fluid circulation in his brain. On his Facebook page in 2014, he remembered how unbelievable it was to transition from jogging and gardening to almost passing out, all within one day. Johns Hopkins Medicine states that arachnoid cysts are cysts filled with fluid that can press on the brain, which may produce symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and sometimes seizures.
His rehabilitation was quick and miraculous, enabling him to resume his spiritual work, which he considers not a profession, but a calling. His health journey didn’t stop there, though. During a live performance, Tyler experienced a collapsed lung and spent several months in the hospital. Channelling energies and emotions, particularly prior to readings, is pressure-packed, something he’s openly discussed on social media and in interviews.
May 2025: Another Brain Surgery, Another Chapter
The most recent update on Tyler’s health was in May 2025, when he posted via Instagram that he had surgery to remove a colloid cyst, a rare but potentially life-threatening mass found close to the middle of the brain. While colloid cysts are not cancerous, they can obstruct cerebrospinal fluid and lead to life-threatening pressure. Columbia University Irving Medical Centre calls them intraventricular tumors, usually benign but not without consequence if left alone.
Tyler’s post after the surgery was full of thanks. “Brain surgery was a success!” he posted, thanking the doctors and his family for their constant support. He jokingly added, “The tumor, not my brain. that is,” a statement that reassured fans of his unbreakable spirit and signature humor.
In spite of the physical and emotional demands of his job, Tyler is committed to his work. He releases tension through painting and routine daily rituals, which assist in coping with the constant barrage of spiritual impressions. His candor regarding mental exhaustion, frequently declaring he “feels old on the inside,” is a candid admission in the entertainment industry, making his endurance all the more admirable.
To those who are tracking Tyler’s story, his power is not just his psychic gifts but his vulnerability. As he heals and prepares to face the public again, his tale reminds us that even the seemingly otherworldly must rely on profoundly human challenges.
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