Kirsten Storms Faces Brain Surgery: General Hospital Star's Health Update

KIRSTEN STORMS SET FOR BRAIN ANEURYSM COILING PROCEDURE: A STAR'S HEALTH JOURNEY

In a shocking revelation, General Hospital's beloved star Kirsten Storms has announced that she'll be undergoing a brain aneurysm coiling procedure in the next two weeks. The 41-year-old actress and Daytime Emmy nominee broke the news to her devoted fans on social media, giving them a glimpse into her current health struggles.

According to sources close to the star, Kirsten's 'super smart surgeon' will use a minimally invasive technique to feed a flexible wire through a catheter, sealing off the aneurysm from the artery. This procedure is expected to alleviate the pressure building up in her brain, which has been causing her symptoms.

This latest health development comes after a series of events that began in 2021 when Kirsten underwent a craniotomy to remove a brain cyst. During a follow-up scan in January, doctors discovered an unexpected 'squatter' cyst on the right side of her brain stem, sending shockwaves through the actress's life.

In a candid post on Monday, Kirsten shared her emotional response to the news: "I wanted to share this because even though my brain seems to be rebelling against me at times, it reminds me that we all have moments when things aren't great. If we can, we should do our best to prioritize ourselves and our loved ones."

The Florida native has been making headlines for her personal life as well. In July, she made the bold move from Los Angeles to St. Louis, Missouri – the hometown of her ex-husband Brandon Barash, with whom she shares 11-year-old daughter Harper Rose.

Kirsten explained that she needed a change of scenery and prioritized her health and happiness above all else. "For my own personal reasons, I felt it was essential to leave LA behind," she revealed. "The biggest reason for the move was Harper's well-being, but it was also crucial for me to focus on my physical and mental health."

In 2016, Kirsten divorced her General Hospital co-star Brandon Barash after two years of marriage. Their divorce was amicable, with both parties putting their daughter's needs first. However, a recent social media post has sparked rumors about Kirsten's current relationship status.

While fans are speculating about the reason behind her sudden move to St. Louis, one thing is clear: Kirsten is committed to prioritizing her health and happiness. In fact, she credits her close friend and General Hospital co-star Emme Rylan with being by her side every step of the way during her recent hospital stay.

"I remember waking up in the ICU after my procedure, and Emme was there, asking if I still loved yarn!" Kirsten shared on social media. "My neurosurgeon even chuckled at that joke – it's a testament to our friendship."

As fans rally around Kirsten, they're also sending well-wishes to her daughter Harper, who made her acting debut in General Hospital as Maxie's on-screen daughter Georgie Spinelli back in 2015.

Kirsten's journey with brain health has been nothing short of remarkable. As the ninth actress to portray Mariah Maximiliana 'Maxie' Jones since the character's creation in 1990, Kirsten has brought her own unique energy to the role on and off from 2005-2011 and 2012-2025.

Will this latest health development slow down Kirsten's acting career? Only time will tell. One thing is certain: with her unwavering dedication to her craft and her well-being, this talented actress will continue to captivate audiences on and off screen.

Sources:

• Kirsten Storms' social media posts
• The Scholarly Note (scholarlynote.com)
• General Hospital's official website