Overview
- Sandra Lee disclosed Tuesday in a People interview that an MRI confirmed an ischemic stroke in November 2025 while she was filming Season 2 of the Lifetime series.
- She described early signs that included heavy sweating, mild slurred speech, shooting pain in one leg, trouble using stairs and a left hand that weakened when held out.
- Production paused for two months as she did physical and occupational therapy, and she returned to work in January saying she feels mostly back to normal with blood thinners and home exercises.
- Her neurologist cited high blood pressure as the top modifiable risk factor and said her symptoms have largely resolved, noting a roughly 15% rise in strokes among adults ages 45 to 64.
- Season 2 premieres April 20 on Lifetime, and Lee is urging viewers to seek urgent care if they notice stroke signs such as sudden weakness, speech trouble or vision changes.