Jimmy Kimmel's 7-year-old son, Billy, has undergone three successful open-heart surgeries since his birth in 2017 due to a serious congenital heart defect, with the most recent one being a procedure where he received a new valve. Kimmel has shared that Billy is now a "happy and healthy kid."
Kimmel has shared details about Billy's health journey, including the initial discovery of his congenital heart condition and the successful surgeries that have helped him. He has expressed gratitude to the medical team, friends, family, and strangers for their support.
He described his time at the hospital as a humbling experience surrounded by other families in pain.
The comedian has been vocal about the importance of healthcare coverage for everyone and has become an advocate for affordable healthcare. His disclosure of Billy's condition on his show has made him a supporter of Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
He praised the doctors and staff involved in Billy's care, including surgeon Vaughn Starnes and cardiologist Tim Casarez.
Kimmel expressed gratitude to his fans, friends, and family, particularly his wife Molly and son Billy.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: Newsweek, LATimes, NBC News, Independent, NY Post, HuffPost