Tyler Henry Undergoes Third Brain Surgery—Second of 2025—Opens Up About Healing Journey
Beloved brain-medium star Tyler Henry has revealed he’s just come out of his third brain surgery — and his second in just six months. The 29-year-old, best known from Hollywood Medium and Life After Death with Tyler Henry, is opening up about the benign brain cyst that has kept landing him back in the operating theatre. It’s a reminder that even for someone who seems to walk between worlds, physical fragility remains real — just like when we hear of a Nigerian actor or singer facing a hidden health battle and still shows up for fans anyway.
Tyler Henry’s latest health update brings both relief and reminder: even the most gifted among us can face frailty. According to an Instagram post shared by his husband Clint Godwin, Henry has just gone through brain surgery again — his second in 2025, making it his third overall.
Godwin’s post explains that Henry had earlier surgery in May 2025 to remove a cyst from his brain. But over the past month he had symptoms of swelling that returned, prompting doctors to act again. “Tyler’s medical team decided another surgery to address the recurring cyst and swelling was the best option,” Godwin wrote.
Henry’s condition stems from a non-cancerous colloid cyst — a slow-growing mass in the brain’s fluid-filled ventricles that can block cerebrospinal fluid and lead to dangerous swelling (hydrocephalus). His first brain surgery took place when he was 18, after doctors discovered a congenital cyst causing acute issues.
Despite the seriousness, Henry is said to be recovering well. Godwin extended heartfelt thanks to fans for their support and added a hopeful note: “They say the third time is a charm!
In a May update following the earlier surgery, Henry himself shared, “Brain surgery was a success! Great prognosis, incredible staff, and I feel so thankful to be surrounded by my family. I’ll be on bedrest for a month and look forward to getting back to doing readings.” He maintained his characteristic wit, adding, “For those curious, I had a colloid tumor near the center of my brain and thankfully most of it has been removed! (The tumor, not my brain… that is.)
Henry has also reflected on how his health journey has affected his work as a medium. He admitted he was initially worried that brain-related issues might compromise his ability, but instead found that once inflammation subsided, he felt clearer. “I was worried with anything related to the brain that it might affect my ability… but I found that not having brain inflammation actually made things a lot clearer
His commitment to his craft is matched by his resilience. Recently married to Godwin on May 7, 2025, Henry and his partner intentionally tied the knot just before his May surgery — a move that underscores how serious the situation was.
It’s always striking when a public figure openly shares such a private, life-threatening journey. In the Nigerian entertainment landscape, we’ve seen similar bravery — when the likes of Tiwa Savage or Funke Akindele divulge health challenges, it opens the door to conversations that many fear. Henry’s openness breaks silence just the same.
What stands out is not just the surgery, but how Henry continues to anchor his identity in purpose: doing readings, connecting with others, and leaning into the message that life is precious. The cyst may have landed him in hospital again, but it hasn’t derailed his spirit.
Conclusion
Tyler Henry’s journey through multiple brain surgeries is more than a celebrity health story — it’s a human story about vulnerability, strength and purpose. While he faces this round of recovery, his message is clear: healing is possible, gratitude is powerful, and our bodies are still very real even when our work deals with the unseen. For fans and friends watching, the next chapter is not just about “will he be back” but about how he emerges. Just as the Nigerian star who returns to the stage after illness reminds us of human resolve, Henry’s return from the operating theatre is a powerful sign of hope.