In September, the news broke that beloved actor Billy Porter was hospitalized with a serious case of sepsis. Fans believed the “Cabaret” star was on his death bed.
In a new “Proof of life” Instagram video on Monday, December 22, Billy, 56, assured his followers that he is “On the road to a full recovery.”
He captioned his post: “She’s ALIVE!!! Proof of life, PTL!!! Thank you all [for your thoughts], prayers and healing energy! Merry Christmas one and all! AND… Check out my new film Christmas Karma on Amazon Prime!!! #christmaskarmamovie.”
In the video Billy said,
“I’m here first and foremost to say happy holidays, Merry Christmas, happy Kwanzaa, happy Hanukkah, and everything in between. So some of you may or may not know that I was in the hospital very ill this fall with urosepsis.
“It was not easy. It’s been a very, very challenging four months. And I want everybody to know that I am on the road to a full recovery. I’m not there yet, but I’m on the road to that.
Fighting back tears, Billy continued: “I wanted to thank everybody for your prayers, and your love, and sending me all the vibes. I felt every single one of them. And I know that I’m alive today because of my fans.”
Billy also shared a teaser of his new Amazon Prime movie, “Christmas Karma.”
Billy’s fans were ecstatic to see him alive and well.
@pkels86 wrote: “Awww I’m so glad you’re well! I feel the love!”
@riversong11 wrote: “Love you. So happy you are getting better every day @theebillyporter.”
@nickrburroughs commented: “We love you superstar!”
Sepsis is the body’s severe response to an infection. The immune system, which normally fights infection, attacks the body releasing toxins into the bloodstream and causing inflammation in the organs.
Billy’s sepsis started in his urinary tract and spread to his kidneys. It is a life-threatening condition.
Watch the video below.
