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Ryan, T. (2026, October 15). Joe Manganiello shares rare glimpse at mystery illness battle with heartbreaking hospital pics. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/15/celebrity-news/joe-manganiello-shares-rare-glimpse-at-mystery-illness-battle-with-heartbreaking-hospital-pics/
Ryan, Tamantha. “Joe Manganiello shares rare glimpse at mystery illness battle with heartbreaking hospital pics.” New York Post, 15 Oct. 2026, https://pagesix.com/2026/10/15/celebrity-news/joe-manganiello-shares-rare-glimpse-at-mystery-illness-battle-with-heartbreaking-hospital-pics/.
Ryan, Tamantha. “Joe Manganiello shares rare glimpse at mystery illness battle with heartbreaking hospital pics.” New York Post, October 15, 2026. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/15/celebrity-news/joe-manganiello-shares-rare-glimpse-at-mystery-illness-battle-with-heartbreaking-hospital-pics/.
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Joe Manganiello, 49, shared photos on Instagram revealing his battle with a seven-year illness that has severely impacted his health. He posted images from his hospital stay in New Orleans, showing himself shirtless and sitting in a chair after abdominal surgery. In another photo, he described the close-up of his abdomen post-surgery where an ostomy bag was removed and what remained of his digestive tract reconnected. Manganiello noted that during the two weeks following this surgery, he lost 60 lbs. Additionally, images revealed severe skin conditions across his face due to his prolonged illness. The actor had previously mentioned using shamans, pagan rituals, ancient myths, family records, and spiritual rebirth as part of his unconventional approach to healing before opting for medical intervention.