Sharon Stone’s financial crisis post-stroke.
Sharon Stone is opening up about a devastating financial and health crisis that altered her life forever.
Stone’s shocking revelation.
The “Basic Instinct” star recently shared shocking details about her 2001 stroke with the Hollywood Reporter.
The stroke incident in 2001.
Stone’s ordeal began in 2001 when she suffered a severe stroke.
The stroke led to a nine-day brain bleed, pushing her to the brink of death.
Near-death experience revealed!
“I bled into my brain for nine days,” she said, describing the excruciating ordeal.
Her recovery was lengthy and grueling, spanning seven years away from Hollywood.
“A Buddhist monk told me that I had been reincarnated into my same body,” she shared.
Stone described how the stroke fundamentally altered her brain function.
Sensory changed unveiled!
“My sense of smell, my sight, my touch—all changed,” she noted.
“I couldn’t read for a couple of years,” she added, revealing the depth of her struggle.
Her injury affected every aspect of her life, including her cognitive abilities.
“Everything changed,” Stone recalled. “My brain was shoved to the front of my face.”
Sensory and cognitive shifts exposed.
The actress described a profound sensory and cognitive shift following the stroke.
“Things were stretched, and I was seeing color patterns,” she said.
Many feared for her life during those harrowing days.
Plans to move forward.
Despite the immense challenges, Stone eventually found a way to move forward.
She chose to release the bitterness and focus on her recovery.
“I decided not to hang onto being sick or to any bitterness or anger,” Stone said.
Her journey to healing involved letting go of negative emotions and embracing faith.
“If you bite into the seed of bitterness, it never leaves you,” she explained.
This mindset helped Stone overcome the trauma and regain her footing.
Shocking financial blow revealed!
Stone’s financial loss was a staggering blow, but she focused on recovery.
Stone revealed she lost a staggering $18 million in savings following her medical emergency.
“I had $18 million saved because of all my success,” Stone stated.
Financial disaster post-stroke.
But after her nine-day brain bleed and lengthy recovery, her financial situation was grim.
“When I got back into my bank account, it was all gone,” she said.
Betrayed by trusted individuals.
The star described the betrayal that followed her stroke, with “people taking advantage” of her vulnerable state.
“My refrigerator, my phone—everything was in other people’s names,” Stone recounted.
“I had zero money,” she added, reflecting on the traumatic experience.
Despite losing her fortune, Stone emerged stronger and more focused on what matters.
Her experiences highlight the importance of letting go and embracing faith.