Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke and Hole in His Heart — “You Got One Life”

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Actor and musician Donald Glover, 41, recently shared that he faced two serious health issues in 2024: a stroke and a hole in his heart. This serves as a stark reminder of how quickly things can change and how important it is to prioritize health.

Glover didn’t share many details initially, but he announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he went to the hospital in Houston after a show in New Orleans because he wasn’t feeling well. Doctors determined he couldn’t perform that night, and further tests revealed he wouldn’t be able to complete his U.S. tour as planned. He’s now scheduled for surgery and needs time to recover.

Now we know exactly how serious the ailment was.

What Happened to Donald Glover?

Donald Glover works in two different fields. He’s known as Donald Glover when acting, but he performs music as Childish Gambino.

So, I was reading about what happened with Donald Glover last weekend. Apparently, while he was on tour with Childish Gambino – The New World Tour – he started getting this awful headache and his vision was messed up while he was in Louisiana. He actually finished the show even feeling that bad! Then, at the next stop in Houston, he ended up in the hospital and the doctor told him he’d had a stroke. It’s scary stuff, but glad he’s getting taken care of.

Childish Gambino recently shared that he suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with a hole in his heart, which forced him to end his tour.

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Glover joked that his first thought was, “Here I am, still copying Jamie Foxx.”

I remember when the news broke about Jamie Foxx being hospitalized last year – it was really concerning. He was in the hospital for over a month, and at the time, nobody knew exactly what was wrong. He eventually revealed that he’d actually suffered a stroke, which explained the long recovery period. It was a scary time, but thankfully he’s on the mend.

Jamie Foxx shared that he’s still unsure about the details of what he went through, but he’s incredibly grateful for all the prayers he received, saying he really needed them.

Honestly, it got pretty real when I heard Glover talk. He admitted his first thought when things started getting tough was that he was letting people down – his fans, everyone. He specifically mentioned feeling bad about having to postpone a trip to Ireland, a place he’d promised to visit and still hasn’t had a chance to perform in. He also casually dropped that he’d broken his foot at some point. But the biggest thing he shared was that doctors discovered a hole in his heart and he actually had to have two surgeries to fix it. Just talking about everything really seemed to make him think and reflect on things.

He shared with the audience that people often feel like they have two lives – the second one begins when you truly understand you only have one. He emphasized that life is precious and expressed how grateful he was for the life he’d shared with everyone present. He encouraged the audience to live life on their own terms, adding that if they were to repeat this experience, it could only improve.

What’s Next for Donald Glover?

Donald Glover, known as Childish Gambino, has released six albums and earned five Grammy Awards. He had actually planned to stop using the Childish Gambino persona even before a recent health issue. In an interview with The New York Times in July 2024, Glover explained, “It wasn’t satisfying anymore, and I didn’t feel the need to keep creating as Childish Gambino.”

Fans are still eager for a movie featuring Donald Glover and the cast of Community. The show, which originally aired from 2009 to 2015 and had a somewhat rocky run, was a significant stepping stone in Glover’s acting career. He famously played Troy, a lovable but not-always-bright athlete in the show’s study group.

Some viewers blame Donald Glover for the delay in making the movie, but the show’s creator, Dan Harmon, says that’s not true.

Dan Harmon confirmed to Variety that a “Community” movie is happening, and delays aren’t due to Donald Glover’s involvement.

Harmon mentioned that Donald Glover told him fans are blaming Glover for the delay in getting the movie made. Harmon then said he immediately…

— Variety (@Variety) June 24, 2024

Harmon told Variety in June 2024, “Stop pressuring Glover to do the movie! He’s not the cause of the delays – no one person could be.”

Although it hasn’t been officially announced, Mahershala Ali is expected to reprise his role as Uncle Aaron/The Prowler in the upcoming animated film Beyond the Spider-Verse, signaling he’s still involved despite previous difficulties.

Speaking to the audience last weekend, he shared his passion for performing and expressed optimism, saying, “Things are looking up!”

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2025-11-26 23:58