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Big Brother 10 Contestant Libra Thompson Suffers Stroke
The reality TV star shares photo from hospital bed and asks for donations for heart surgery.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Libra Thompson, a contestant from the 10th season of the reality TV show Big Brother, has suffered a stroke while attending a work conference in San Antonio. Thompson shared a photo from her hospital bed on social media and revealed that the stroke was caused by a small hole in her heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). She will be meeting with specialists and undergoing heart surgery, which she says "isn't cheap," and will be taking unpaid medical leave.
Why it matters
Libra Thompson's stroke highlights the health challenges that reality TV stars can face, even years after their time in the spotlight. Her openness about her condition and need for financial support also sheds light on the difficulties of navigating unexpected medical issues, especially for those who may not have robust health insurance coverage.
The details
According to Thompson's Instagram post, she suffered the stroke on February 1st while attending a conference in San Antonio. Her roommate, coworker, and friend were with her at the time and were able to get her medical attention. Thompson was treated at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital, where doctors determined the stroke was caused by a PFO, a small hole in the heart. She will now meet with specialists to discuss treatment, which is likely to include heart surgery.
- Libra Thompson suffered the stroke on February 1, 2026.
- Thompson shared the news and a photo from her hospital bed on February 9, 2026.
The players
Libra Thompson
A contestant from Season 10 of the reality TV show Big Brother, who recently suffered a stroke and is now seeking treatment for a heart condition.
Dr. Roach
The neurologist who treated Thompson at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital and determined the cause of her stroke.
What they’re saying
“Hi Friends! After being finally able to sort through it all…I would like to thank each and every one for reaching out and sending me well wishes! I unfortunately experienced a stroke event on February 1st while I was in San Antonio attending a conference. Luckily, my roommate, co-worker, and friend was there!!”
— Libra Thompson, Big Brother 10 Contestant (Instagram)
“I am most grateful that they were able to pinpoint a cause for my stroke, although it was considered a cryptogenic stroke, it was found to be due to me having a PFO—patent foramen ovale, which is a small hole in my heart.”
— Libra Thompson, Big Brother 10 Contestant (Instagram)
“All that being said I am so blessed that I am on the other side of this and I am on the mend!❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹With a grateful heart!”
— Libra Thompson, Big Brother 10 Contestant (Instagram)
What’s next
Thompson will be meeting with a neurologist and cardiologist who specialize in PFO to discuss treatment options, which are likely to include heart surgery.
The takeaway
Libra Thompson's experience highlights the importance of being proactive about one's health, even years after achieving fame on a reality TV show. Her openness about her medical condition and need for financial support also underscores the challenges that unexpected health issues can pose, especially for those without robust insurance coverage.
