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Luis de Alba Hospitalized After Blackout and Fall, Shows Pronounced Facial Bruising

Doctors are running tests to determine why the 81-year-old fainted.

Overview

  • The actor posted a hospital video on June 21 showing heavy bruising to his forehead, eyes and cheekbones that triggered widespread alarm among fans.
  • His wife, Abigail Alfaro, told reporters he suffered a sudden blackout and fell onto concrete and that medical studies are under way to check for cardiac or pulmonary causes.
  • De Alba has denied rumors that he is gravely ill or dead and has kept a light tone in messages from the hospital while remaining conscious and stable.
  • Family statements say no fractures or internal injuries have been reported so far, but physicians continue monitoring him as test results are completed.
  • The episode revives concern because of his prior heart problems and a 2024 hospitalization, making the cause of the fainting and the outcome of current tests the key developments to watch.