A medical expert has expressed concerns that Emily Willis, a former adult film actress, “may never move again” following her mysterious medical condition.
The 25-year-old experienced a sudden cardiac arrest earlier this year after spending eight days in rehabilitation, her stepfather Michael disclosed.
In May, Emily’s family shared an update regarding her condition, revealing that she had awakened from what they described as a “vegetative coma.”
On a fundraising page, her family conveyed, “Recently, Emily’s world, and ours, was turned upside down when she was admitted to the hospital, marking the beginning of an incredibly tough and unforeseen battle.”
“With every ounce of her remarkable strength and bravery, Emily is fighting.”
Further updates have indicated that Emily currently cannot speak and only tracks objects with her eyes.
Updates about her health have been sparse, but Dr. Gareth Nye, Programme Lead for Medical Science at the University of Chester in the UK, provided insights to the Daily Star.
He explained, “What we are seeing here is the damage to the brain following a lack of oxygen after the cardiac arrest.”
“It is encouraging to see that she seems to be conscious, recognises people and can track with her eyes. However, it is highly likely she is suffering from a condition called locked-in syndrome.”
Regarding Emily Willis’s prognosis, it’s feared that the former adult film star “may never move again.”
Dr. Gareth Nye elaborated, “She may never recover past this stage and that is the more likely outcome.”
“Being able to fully move and gain normality is extremely unlikely and would take years of intensive work to make any progress. It all depends on her specific damage. There are some very exceptional cases which have seen patients go on to make a recovery.”
To aid in her recovery, Emily’s family has established a GoFundMe page inviting supporters to “support Emily Willis’ journey to recovery.”
The page’s description highlights the long road ahead: “The path to recovery stretches far ahead of her, requiring lots of care. The weight of this position extends beyond the emotional and physical; it bears down upon us financially.”
“With mounting medical bills, the necessities of travel, all while the regular flow of life’s expenses continue.”
“Every donation, no matter its size, will go directly towards easing these burdens, allowing us to devote our energy and resources to Emily’s healing.”