In an emotional, 13-minute recounting of events on Jimmy Kimmel Live,
Kimmel unveiled the heart-wrenching journey his family has endured. His son Billy, born with a rare congenital heart condition, faced his third open-heart surgery last week.
The late-night host shared his joy and relief with fans, noting that Billy emerged with a new valve and a brighter smile. Kimmel expressed deep gratitude towards the hospital staff, saying we came out with a new valve inside a happy, healthy kid.
Billy’s Resilience Shines Through
Kimmel didn’t hold back his admiration for his resilient son. He thanked fans for their support and urged donations to LA Children’s Hospital. The comedian acknowledged those who prayed for Billy, sharing, thanks to those loving strangers who took time to pray for and send positive energy to our baby.
An Emotional Journey
Reflecting on Billy’s tumultuous start, Kimmel reminisced about the harrowing days post-birth. In 2017, during an emotional monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he recalled the first signs something was amiss: three hours after birth, a nurse detected a heart murmur, revealing Billy’s congenital defect.
A Tribute to Loved Ones
Kimmel took time to appreciate those who stood by him. Jokingly, he mentioned, Never has any human being ever texted more praying hands emojis to another human being than Cleto’s mom did to me.
This light-hearted moment highlighted the immense support they received.
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