Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.”These words by Bob Marley ring so true, especially when you look at people who’ve been hit hard by life’s unpredictable storms, yet somehow manage to keep going. And who better than Mel Gibson to embody this? The man who made his name playing warriors, rebels, and fearless leaders on-screen, has faced battles off-camera that could rival the most harrowing film scripts.
We often place celebrities on pedestals, viewing them as invincible figures who breeze through life without a care in the world. In a rare, no-holds-barred conversation with Joe Rogan, Gibson opened up about some of the toughest battles he’s faced, not on a movie set, but in his personal life.
And no, we’re not talking about action-packed stunts—this time, Gibson’s challenge came from a far more unpredictable adversary: COVID-19.
Mel Gibson’s heartbreaking battle with COVID: A near-death experience
During his recent chat with Joe Rogan,Mel Gibsonshared the heartbreaking news that he had contracted the virus from his long-time gardener. Both tested positive, but tragically, his gardener lost the battle to the virus, leaving Gibson to reflect on the fragility of life in a way few of us can imagine.
“I got Covid from my Gardener,”Gibson admitted during theJoe Rogan Experiencepodcast.
We both went to the same hospital and he died… I didn’t.
It’s hard not to get chills hearing this from someone who’s faced near-death situations on screen, but never like this. Amid such an unpredictable disease, he later revealed that Remdesivir, the very medication designed to aid in his recovery, had its own dark side:
I couldn’t walk for three months after I had that stuff really because it kills you.
The gravity of his words hits harder than any script could. He added:
[Remdesivir] kills you. I found that afterward. And that’s why I wonder about Fauci.
In 2021, Gibson bravely talked about how the virus left him feeling completely out of sorts. Describing COVID as“the weirdest thing,” he painted a picture of a battle that’s not like any illness he’s ever encountered (viaPEOPLE).
“All 3 of them had stage 4 Cancer”: There Is a “Cure” for Cancer, Mel Gibson and Joe Rogan Feel It’s Not Being Promoted Enough
“It doesn’t feel natural at all, it doesn’t feel like anything else you’ve ever had,”Gibson explained, all while reassuring fans that he was recovering, joking that he was still able to “get to the bathroom by myself”.
But just as his body was recovering, fate had more in store for him.
Mel Gibson opens up about losing his Malibu home in devastating wildfires
Mel Gibson’s life recently took a detour into a painful chapter, one that’s all too familiar for many who’ve experienced the heartache of losing everything in a blaze. As he sat down for a podcast withJoe Roganin Austin, Texas, the actor found himself gripped by an unsettling thought – was his Malibu home, the sanctuary where he’d lived for almost 15 years, still standing? As the fires raged through the area, the answer would soon come crashing in.
Gibson recalled during a candid interview on NewsNation’sElizabeth Vargas Reports(viaTHR):
I was doing the Rogan podcast… And [I was] kind of ill at ease while we were talking, because I knew my neighborhood was on fire, so I thought, I wonder if my place is still there.
His voice stayed calm, yet the weight of what had happened wasn’t lost on him. His home was gone. But instead of crumbling into despair, Gibson found solace in a small, darkly humorous silver lining. He quipped:
But when I got home, sure enough, it wasn’t there. I went home and I said to myself, well, at least I haven’t got any of those pesky plumbing problems anymore.
As the flames took their toll on Malibu, it wasn’t just Gibson’s home that was reduced to ashes. His neighbor, actorEd Harris, also watched as his property went up in smoke. The fire seemed to show no mercy, but there was some good news amidst the devastation: Gibson’s wife, Rosalind Ross, and their young son, Lars, were safe, having evacuated before the inferno struck.
“The drunken lout who called a female…”: Internet Won’t Let Mel Gibson Forget His Horrific Past Amid Support For Donald Trump
Despite the tragic loss of personal treasures, like photographs, files, and sentimental belongings, Gibson wasn’t about to drown in sorrow.“These are only things,” he remarked, his perspective clear.
And the good, the good news is that, you know, those in my family and those I love are all well, and we’re all happy and healthy and out of harm’s way, that’s all I can care about, really.
This, right here, is what really matters. Through the smoldering remnants of what once was, Gibson’s focus remains firmly planted on what can never be lost: love, health, and family. Ergo, it’s the people around us that make our homes—walls can burn, but connections and memories are irreplaceable.
Siddhika Prajapati
Senior Journalist & Content Head
Articles Published :3309
With over 3,300 articles carved into the digital walls of FandomWire, Siddhika Prajapati excels at creating, curating, and elevating engaging stories. She takes pride in giving these stories a home and, of course, she’s got a Google Knowledge Panel to prove it!Whether it’s reviewing the latest drop on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV+, or analyzing the cultural echoes of a streaming hit on Paramount+ or Max, Siddhika is always writing three steps ahead of the discourse.
