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Marla Gibbs Reveals 2006 Near-Fatal Aneurysm and Stroke in New Memoir

Her memoir presents the once-secret ordeal as a testament to resilience grounded in faith.

Overview

  • "It's Never Too Late" was published Feb. 24 by Amistad, with media outlets sharing new details from the book.
  • She writes that she underwent two brain surgeries in 2006, experiencing a stroke after the first procedure.
  • Doctors warned her family she had a two-day window for surgery and might never act or even walk again.
  • Recovery involved months of physical, speech and occupational therapy, periods of depression, and an eventual embrace of acceptance after resisting assistance.
  • She says she kept the crisis private to protect her career and later returned to television with a slate of guest roles.