Actor Joe Manganiello has revealed that he spent seven years battling a series of serious autoimmune-related illnesses that affected multiple organs, caused chronic pain, and ultimately led to a life-saving organ amputation. He shares the deeply personal journey in his upcoming memoir, Bloodlines.
After conventional treatments failed to provide answers, Manganiello explored alternative healing methods while researching his family history. He describes the experience as the hardest period of his life but says it ultimately transformed him and gave him hope.
The memoir, set for release on October 13, also explores his family’s past, personal growth, and the health battle he kept private for years.