Reality TV icon Kim Kardashian has announced that she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, which doctors linked to endless stress related to Kanye West
11:31, 23 Oct 2025Updated 11:38, 23 Oct 2025
Kim Kardashian diagnosed with life-threatening illness as she blames Kanye West(Image: Hulu)
Kim Kardashian has revealed that a routine MRI revealed a small aneurysm in her brain, which she said doctors attributed to the stress of her divorce from Kanye West.
The 45-year-old reality TV icon shared the news on the season seven premiere of The Kardashians while speaking with sister Kourtney Kardashian, 46. “They found a little aneurysm,” Kim said, before a visibly shocked Kourtney placed her hand over her chest and replied: “Whoa.”
The episode showed Kim at a medical facility and being rolled into an MRI machine as images of her brain appeared on a monitor. In a later scene, the mother-of-four became tearful on the phone, as she asked: “Why the f**k is this happening?”
During the emotional scenes, Kim also reflected on the stress of her marriage and divorce from Kanye West, stating that the turmoil of it all contributed to her terrifying health woes.
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Kim Kardashian has disclosed that a routine MRI revealed a small aneurysm in her brain(Image: Hulu)
According to the NHS, an aneurysm is a ballooning of a blood vessel in the brain. If it ruptures, it can lead to severe internal bleeding and be life-threatening. Small aneurysms that have not ruptured are usually monitored with regular check-ups rather than immediate surgery.
Health statistics show the prevalence and risks of brain aneurysms and According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, roughly 6.8 million Americans, about one in 50, live with an unruptured aneurysm.
Around 30,000 people experience a rupture each year, and globally, nearly 500,000 deaths are linked to aneurysms annually, with half of the victims younger than 50.
Kim has been open about her previous health struggles down through the years, She has long dealt with autoimmune conditions, including psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Kim Kardashian has been diagnosed with a terrifying illness – and she blames Kanye West(Image: Hulu)
In 2022, she revealed that a rapid 16-pound weight loss to fit Marilyn Monroe’s gown at the Met Gala triggered a psoriasis flare that led to arthritis.
She also spoke about suffering from placenta accreta during the births of daughter North and son Saint, a condition in which the placenta embeds too deeply in the uterus, causing risk of heavy bleeding.
During the episode, Kim also discussed the psychological toll of her marriage to West, describing feelings similar to “Stockholm Syndrome,” – a condition where victims form attachments to their abuser.
In one very emotional and raw scene, Kim is seen talking about the true impact of her marriage while speaking to her family as she admitted: “I’m happy it’s over.”
Kim and Kanye were married from 2014 until 2022(Image: FilmMagic)
Kim and Kanye were married from 2014 until 2022 and share four children together – North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6.
In a confessional during the episode, Kim emphasised the ongoing connection between herself and Kanye because of their kids. “People think that I have the luxury of walking away. My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together,” she said.
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