Hollywood star Liev Schreiber faced a medical emergency this week after being rushed to a New York hospital suffering from sudden and severe head pain.
The 58-year-old Ray Donovan actor contacted his physician on Monday when the discomfort intensified rapidly. Following medical advice, he sought immediate evaluation at a hospital where he underwent a series of urgent tests.
Precautionary Hospital Admission and Positive Outcome
Schreiber was admitted overnight as a precautionary measure while clinicians worked to determine the cause of his symptoms. Fortunately, the outcome was positive.
His representative confirmed in a statement that, out of an abundance of caution, Schreiber went into the hospital for testing and had been cleared to return to work by the afternoon.
Early examinations provided significant reassurance, indicating that the incident was not a stroke or another major neurological event. Medical staff were further encouraged as Schreiber was able to speak normally, walk unaided, and move all of his limbs without any apparent impairment.
A History of Severe Headaches
This is not the first time the acclaimed actor has experienced alarming neurological symptoms. In April 2024, Schreiber revealed that a debilitating migraine had left him temporarily unable to recall certain memories, an episode serious enough to warrant its own neurological evaluation.
He has also spoken candidly about a previous scare earlier in his career, suffering an episode of transient global amnesia mid-performance during a Broadway show.
He recalled stepping backstage with a piercing headache and instantly knowing something was wrong. Moments later, he could no longer remember his co-star's name, his lines, or even which play he was in.
An MRI scan at the time ruled out a stroke or haemorrhage, and his memory returned by the next morning. Doctors have not yet established if this week's symptoms are connected to his past medical history.
