A Teen Health Crisis That Changed His Life
Actor Chad Michael Murray has revealed how close he came to death at just 15 years old. The Chad Michael Murray died moment, as he recalls it, began when his intestines twisted, causing dangerous internal bleeding.
Speaking on the Great Company podcast, Murray said he was hospitalized for over two months, often drifting in and out of consciousness. Doctors performed surgery, but he lost half his blood. At one point, his family even called in a priest for last rites. A nurse’s quick action with a blood transfusion saved his life.
Surgeries, Recovery, and a Career Push
The actor underwent a second surgery to clean up his internal organs. Recovery was slow and frightening. Murray’s weight dropped from 180 to 118 pounds, leaving him almost unrecognizable. He remembers looking in the mirror and crying.
While in the hospital, a nurse named Alana encouraged him to model. This advice opened the door to acting, fulfilling his dream of working in film and television.
Faith, Family, and a New Outlook
Murray says the experience strengthened his faith and deepened his bond with his father, who was raising five children alone. His dad visited daily and stayed overnight despite caring for four other kids at home.
The One Tree Hill star now focuses on clean eating and healthy living to avoid another health scare. He avoids alcohol and pays close attention to his diet, determined to stay on the “good side” of health.
