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Big Brother Star Suffers Stroke, Reveals Heart Defect
11 Feb
Summary
- Big Brother season 10 contestant Libra Thompson suffered a stroke on February 1st.
- Her stroke was caused by a hole in her heart, known as a PFO.
- Thompson is seeking donations for significant medical expenses and upcoming surgery.
Libra Thompson, known for her appearance on Big Brother season 10, is recovering after a serious medical emergency. On February 1st, Thompson experienced a stroke while attending a work conference in San Antonio. She has since learned that the stroke was caused by a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a congenital hole in her heart.
Thompson is expressing deep gratitude for the medical team at Methodist Metropolitan hospital in San Antonio, particularly her neurologist. She is now preparing to consult with specialists to develop a treatment plan, which will include heart surgery. Due to being on unpaid FMLA leave, Thompson is facing significant medical costs and has initiated a fundraising appeal to help cover these expenses.
