Reality television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is opening up about a major health scare, revealing a diagnosis that carries deep personal significance for her and her family.
In the newly dropped trailer for Season 8 of Hulu’s The Kardashians, Kardashian revealed she has been diagnosed with esophagitis.
The Diagnosis: Kardashian is seen in the preview sharing the news with her family, stating, “I have something called esophagitis.”
Hospitalization: The trailer features footage of Kardashian in a hospital bed and undergoing medical preparation, prompting an emotional reaction from her mother, Kris Jenner.
A Heavy Parallel: During the clip, someone off-screen notes the connection to her late father, asking, “Didn’t your father… isn’t that what he died of?”
The condition hits close to home for the family, as Kim’s father, Robert Kardashian, tragically passed away from esophageal cancer in 2003 at the age of 59.
Advocacy and Centers: In honor of their father, the Kardashian-Jenner family has long championed esophageal health awareness, famously opening the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health.
Looking Ahead: While esophagitis and esophageal cancer are distinct conditions, the emotional weight of the health scare will be a central focus as the new season unfolds.
