Chad Michael Murray recalls near-death health scare: ‘My intestines had twisted’

Actor Chad Michael Murray revealed a near-fatal health crisis from his teenage years during a recent podcast appearance. At age 15, his intestines twisted unexpectedly, causing severe internal complications and requiring an emergency blood transfusion after he lost nearly half his blood volume. He was hospitalized for over two months, during which his weight plummeted from 180 to 118 pounds, leaving him severely emaciated. Murray described the trauma of seeing his skeletal reflection post-recovery, admitting he broke down in tears from the shock. The ‘One Tree Hill’ star shared this experience to highlight how the ordeal reshaped his perspective on life and health.