Radio personality and former Partridge Family actor Danny Bonaduce announced he will be undergoing brain surgery.
This comes after he took a leave of absence from his radio show in late 2022 as he and his medical team worked to diagnose what was then a mystery illness.
It turns out Bonaduce has hydrocephalus—or "water on the brain"—and will be undergoing brain surgery to correct the issue. First, he will receive a shunt to remove the pressure on his brain, then further surgery will be explored.
He revealed he currently cannot walk.
He remained optimistic about his future post-surgery.
"I can't walk, currently. I just can't....I'm never gonna box again, but if I can get from here to the kitchen on my own, then Bravo!"
People were quick to wish Bonaduce a safe and healthy recovery after such uncertainty while his medical team figured out what was going on.
\u201c@TheDoochMan @TMZ Geez Danny, that's wild. Wishing you smooth sailing through it and a fast and full recovery. Sending hugs.\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
\u201c@TheDoochMan @AmyBonaduce good to have a diagnosis. Keep that good attitude!! I'm sure you're both scared, but we'll all be praying for you both. I'm hoping to hear you have a good outcome!! \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\udc99\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
\u201c@TheDoochMan @TMZ Best wishes for a successful surgery & speedy recovery Danny. I know you've been struggling for a while. Frightening. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
Others shared what they had been through with similar issues.
\u201c@TheDoochMan @TMZ Danny, hoping you have a successful surgery and feel better soon. I'm 20+ years with my shunt and while it has it's moments it's done its job to its full capability and has saved my life.\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
\u201c@TheDoochMan @TMZ Danny, when I was in 7th grade, I was given a shunt for my encephalitis. I'm a year older than you, the shunt is still in place after 50+ years and I'm still going Strong. Good luck and get well soon.\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
\u201c@TheDoochMan @TMZ Wishing you the best with your surgery & recovery. Hope you have a much better quality of life. I had brain surgery for Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia, serious neurological disorders. Some patients have hydrocephalus too. The surgery saved my life. Stay strong. You got this!\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
\u201c@TheDoochMan @TMZ Safe recovery. This is something I have dealt with for all of my 45 years. You forget it's there after a while and continue living life as normal within a few weeks to a month.\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
Those from the Seattle region where Bonaduce's radio show was broadcast chimed in with well wishes.
\u201c@TheDoochMan @TMZ Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. We love you in the morning on KZOK in Seattle. The show is in good hands with Sarah and Waldo. You just concentrate on you.\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
Someone commented on how it feels to watch celebrities get ill.
\u201c@desand222 @TheDoochMan @TMZ It is tough seeing friends, family and celebs go from a strong person to frail and vulnerable. So tough.\u201d— Danny Bonaduce (@Danny Bonaduce) 1685720004
Bonaduce's surgery and recovery will keep from his radio work a bit longer, but he and his medical team remain optimistic.
Jane Rosenberg
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