Sharon Stone, the 66-year-old actress renowned for her role in ‘Basic Instinct’, has revealed the devastating financial and personal consequences of a stroke she suffered in 2001. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stone disclosed that she lost $18 million in savings during her recovery period, which lasted seven years.Stone attributes this substantial financial loss to people taking advantage of her vulnerable state during her recovery. ‘When I returned, everything was gone from my bank account. My fridge, phone – everything was set up for other people,’ she stated. The actress found herself starting from scratch, both financially and in terms of her career.The stroke caused a nine-day cerebral hemorrhage, forcing Stone to leave Hollywood for seven years to fully recover. She described experiencing a near-death experience, saying, ‘I had an experience of death and then they brought me back’. The actress also shared how the stroke affected her brain function, changing her thought processes and senses. ‘I couldn’t read for a couple of years. Many people thought I would die,’ Stone revealed.Despite these immense challenges, Stone has chosen to focus on her recovery and not harbor bitterness or anger. ‘I decided to stay present and let go. I decided not to cling to the disease, bitterness, or anger,’ she said. Stone has since made efforts to rebuild her life and career, becoming a painter with her artwork exhibited in Berlin this year.Stone’s story serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability that can accompany serious health issues. It also highlights the importance of having trusted individuals manage one’s affairs during periods of incapacitation. The actress is now a member of the Barrow Neurological Foundation in the United States, which treats ‘devastating conditions of the brain and spine’, using her experience to advocate for better understanding and treatment of neurological conditions.
Key points
- Sharon Stone lost $18 million in savings after suffering a stroke in 2001 due to financial exploitation during her recovery.
- The stroke caused a nine-day cerebral hemorrhage and forced Stone to leave Hollywood for seven years.
- Despite the setbacks, Stone has chosen to focus on recovery and not harbor bitterness, becoming a painter and advocate for neurological health.
Contradictions👾There is a slight discrepancy in the reported recovery time, with some sources stating seven years and one source mentioning eight years.
