Actor Joe Manganiello is sharing a deeply vulnerable side of his life in his new memoir, Bloodlines, detailing an intense, near-fatal health battle that fundamentally shifted the course of his personal life. The True Blood star opened up about suffering from a severe autoimmune condition shortly after marrying Sofía Vergara in 2015.
According to the book, Manganiello endured seven years of debilitating symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, dramatic weight loss, and multiple surgeries. At one point, doctors discovered his large intestine was on the verge of rupturing, leading to emergency procedures and an extended recovery period that left him with an ostomy bag.
As he navigated the physical and mental toll of his medical journey, Manganiello claims the atmosphere at home became emotionally distant. The actor writes that his relationship with Vergara grew apart during the grueling years of illness, marking a painful chapter that ultimately preceded their high-profile separation.
Now fully recovered and symptom-free following subsequent corrective surgeries, Manganiello’s Bloodlines offers readers an unvarnished look at survival, resilience, and the private struggles behind Hollywood glamour.
