debby ryan brain injury

In September 2026, actress Debby Ryan revealed that she suffered a "life-altering" brain injury several years ago.

Key details shared by the 33-year-old former Disney Channel star include:

• Medical History: Ryan explained that she has suffered five concussions in her life. She described the first four as resulting from "incidents," while the fifth involved sustained shaking for over a minute and led to a severe, life-altering brain injury.
• Recovery: The injury left her "out of commission" for approximately six months. During this time, she underwent six months of neurological rehabilitation. Because standard treatment was unsuccessful and, in some cases, made her symptoms worse, she opted for a "fringe science treatment" to help her get "back online".
• Ongoing Impact: Ryan noted that while the treatment helped, some abilities and experiences she had prior to the injury "did not come back". She continues to deal with significant challenges, including severe migraines and hypersensitivity to loud noises, bright lights, and busy environments.
• Personal Perspective: She now describes her life in terms of "pre-incident Debbie" and "post-incident Debbie". She has credited her family and friends, including her husband Josh Dun, for their support throughout her recovery.

Ryan shared these details during an appearance on the Mythical Kitchen series Last Meals.