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Senator Murphy Recovers From Stroke, Rehabilitation Begins
7 Nov
Summary
- Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized for a stroke.
- Murphy experienced a small bleed in the brain's thalamus region.
- He is expected to make a full recovery after rehabilitation.

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy was released from the hospital on Friday, November 7, 2026, after experiencing a stroke nearly a week prior. The 53-year-old senator was diagnosed with a small hemorrhagic stroke, specifically a bleed in the thalamus region of his brain.
Murphy has begun a rehabilitation program and is expected to make a full recovery. While he will miss several weeks of legislative votes, he is staying engaged with his team and colleagues remotely. His staff continues to manage legislative priorities and serve constituents.