‘Big Brother’ Star Libra Thompson Reveals She Suffered a Stroke
‘Big Brother’ Star Libra Thompson Reveals She Suffered a Stroke
Grace GalanteMon, February 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM UTC
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Big Brother 10 alum Libra Thompson just revealed she recently suffered a stoke.
The former reality star, 49, shared the health update via Instagram on Monday, Feb. 9 and assured fans that her recovery is going well.
"Hi Friends! After being finally able to sort through it all…I would like to thank each and everyone for reaching out and sending me well wishes!" Thompson began her message. "I unfortunately experienced a stroke event on February 1st while I was in San Antonio attending a conference luckily my roommate, co-worker, and friend was there!!"
She then went on to thank her neurologist, Dr. Roach, and the hospital staff at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
"I am most grateful that they were able to pinpoint a cause fo my stroke, although it’s considered a cryptogenic stroke it was found to be due to me having a PFO—patent foramen ovale, which is a small hole in my heart," she continued. "I will be meeting with both a neurologist and cardiologist this week with UT physicians that specialize in PFO events for my plan [of] care."
According to the Mayo Clinic, a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a hole in the heart that didn't close the way it should after birth. Most people never need treatment for a PFO, however, blood clots can travel through them and into the brain, therefore leading to a stroke.
Thompsonthen asked her followers for donations to help pay her medical bills, as she is currently on unpaid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) while she awaits surgery.
"All that being said I am so blessed that I am on the other side of this and I am on the mend!❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹," she concluded.
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Thompson is best known for starring in Big Brother 10 in 2008 where she placed 9th and was the first member of the jury.
She’s best remembered by fans for her role in the infamous “Keesha’s Birthday” fight, where she broke the awkward silence in the house with the now-iconic line, “Anybody want cake?”
Thompson has not starred in any reality TV shows since her stint on Big Brother. According to her LinkedIn, she currently works at the Conroe Independent School District as a Behavior Instructional Coach.
Signs and symptoms of a stroke can be found here.
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