Celebrity Health

The gunman who killed multiple people at the NFL's headquarters in New York earlier this summer has been diagnosed with CTE.

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner said in a statement on Friday that after testing Shane Tamura's brain tissue, they discovered "unambiguous diagnostic evidence" of the disease.

Tamura, of course, believed he was suffering from the ailment prior to his July 28 rampage ... and mayor Eric Adams said he was actually targeting the NFL over it.

Danielle Fishel is promising fans her leg injury sustained while rehearsing on "Dancing with the Stars" looks worse than it feels ... and that's really good to hear ... 'cause it looks wicked!

Here's the deal ... the "Boy Meets World" star recently revealed she "snapped a tendon" in her right leg during practice ... but she didn't need surgery and will be able to keep competing.

On Friday, Danielle dropped a short video on the 'Gram that showed severe bruising in her leg ... with the caption, "I promise my leg feels better than it looks 😂"

Lewis Hamilton is asking his fans to send some serious well wishes after his dog, Roscoe, was placed in a coma this week ... revealing his beloved friend's condition remains uncertain amid a pneumonia battle.

The Formula One legend shared the heartbreaking story on his Instagram, posting photos of himself right by his English Bulldog's side in the hospital and detailing what they have gone through this week.

"Please keep Roscoe in your thoughts. I want to keep you all updated. Roscoe caught pneumonia again and was struggling to breathe," the Ferrari driver said on Friday.

Jenny McCarthy’s ringing alarm bells for parents ... claiming Tylenol might wreck your kids' detox system ... a hot take landing right as the Trump admin's official advice about the painkiller and its potential link to autism continues to ruffle feathers.

The actress and longtime autism advocate hit IG Thursday night in a scientific jargon-heavy breakdown, declaring Tylenol drains glutathione -- the body’s built-in antioxidant that helps clear out toxins, especially post-vaccine shots.

Jenny says ditching Tylenol before and after vaccines is crucial if you want the body to detox -- noting some kids, her son Evan, who was diagnosed with autism in 2005 -- already run low on glutathione and even need weekly IV boosts. She says she does too.

It doesn't look like Raul Malo will be hitting the stage anytime soon ... because he's going to be taking some time off to focus on his health.

The lead singer of The Mavericks shared a message on his Instagram account Wednesday to let his fans know things had "taken a turn" in his battle with cancer, and the band would be canceling several shows going forward to allow him to focus on his well-being.

He also said he'd developed leptomeningeal disease, which is when an advanced cancer spreads to both cerebrospinal fluid and the membranes surrounding the brain, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Raul said he'd been seeking treatment for his health issues, and said he'd be starting radiation immediately, and he was also keeping his options open regarding chemotherapy ... which he had previously gone through, and "alternative therapies."

However, he did say fans should hang on to their tickets for The Mavericks show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, scheduled for December, without revealing what the group had planned for the future.

Raul first announced he was diagnosed with colon cancer back in June 2024 in a video to let his fans know.

The Mavericks have canceled several shows since then.

Faith Evans has a PSA for parents of kids with autism ... don't get up in arms over Donald Trump’s "expert" take ... 'cause the Tylenol-to-autism link is fear-mongering sending parents into a tizzy!

TMZ caught up with Faith in NYC Wednesday, and speaking from raising her own teen son with autism, she says parents need to push past unproven claims and keep fighting the good fight for their kids.

Catch the full clip -- Faith also reminds us that Trump ain’t a doctor, and spreading misinformation only fuels fear and doubt for parents.

7:50 AM PT -- William Shatner confirmed that he had a medical episode with the explanation that he "over indulged" ... and poked fun at our (accurate) reporting.

William Shatner -- who played the iconic role of Captain Kirk on "Star Trek" -- was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency, TMZ has learned.

Harry Gold, Shatner's agent, told TMZ ... The legendary actor experienced an issue with his blood sugar while at his home in Los Angeles late Wednesday afternoon and was checked out.

We're told Shatner called emergency medical service workers for help as a precaution and paramedics showed up in an LAFD ambulance.

Sydney Sweeney ain’t the only one rocking killer jeans -- Katie Couric’s got them too, serving up a hilarious take on the infamous American Eagle ad in full denim vibes!

Check out Katie’s take -- 'cause yeah, it screams Sydney, even with the "speaking of genes" nod ... but it was for colon cancer screenings advocacy, with the camera panning out to show her rocking a hospital gown under that denim jacket, lounging on a gurney like a pro.

Still, Katie brought the full Sydney-style smolder, looking straight at the camera while dropping the facts: most colon cancer cases aren’t genetic, which is why docs say everyone 45+ should get screened.

Violet Affleck ripped into world leaders in a passionate speech at a United Nations meeting Tuesday -- blasting them for not protecting younger generations when it comes to the transmission and prevention of COVID-19.

Check out her heartfelt speech ... the daughter of Ben Affleck and Jen Garner argues leaders say her generation is the future ... but accuses them of actively stealing their lives in the present by avoiding the continued dangers of COVID-19.

She criticizes people in power of relentlessly trying to get back to "normal" while "ignoring, downplaying, and concealing" both the prevalence of airborne transmission and the threat of long COVID.

James B. Jones, known for starring on Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum," has reacted to President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announcing Tylenol use during pregnancy has possible links to autism.

The reality star -- a person with Asperger syndrome, which is on the autism spectrum -- pushed back at the administration's comments in an Instagram video shared Tuesday ... imploring those concerned about taking Tylenol and other forms of acetaminophen not to worry.

James declares as someone with autism, whose mother was cautious about her health while pregnant with both him and his brother, he is nearly positive such medication has no influence on creating autism in developing fetuses.

11:11 AM PT -- Guardians manager Stephen Vogt just provided an update on David Fry ... revealing the player suffered a broken nose and facial fractures.

Vogt added Fry is in good spirits and alert after visiting him at the hospital.

Guardians designated hitter David Fry was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night ... after he was nailed in the face by a nearly 100 MPH fastball.

The scary scene all unfolded in the sixth inning of Cleveland's crucial matchup with Detroit at Progressive Field.

Fry squared around to bunt on a 2-1 count ... but Tarik Skubal's heater got away from him, and instead of hitting the catcher's mitt, the 99.6 MPH pitch ended up right in Fry's nose.

Dr. Oz is tempering President Trump's recent comments on Tylenol use among pregnant women and its possible links to Autism ... clarifying when acetaminophen should be used, and when it should be avoided.

Oz, who is Trump's Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday and offered more clarity on a lot of what Trump said during a White House briefing.

Trump went hard on Tylenol and basically told pregnant mothers to never use it and to not give it to their babies ... but Dr. Oz told us there is one circumstance where Tylenol may be necessary.

Russell Wilson might have lost his job as the starting quarterback of the New York Giants on Tuesday, but that didn't stop him from making a bunch of kids' days -- he made a special visit to a local hospital to raise spirits for patients.

Wilson shared the photos from his trip to the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital after the news broke Jaxson Dart would be taking over under center in the Big Apple ... while including the caption, "With god, nothing is impossible. Grateful for his healing power!!!"

Wilson's followers flooded the comments with support ... letting him know they still have his back no matter where he sits on the depth chart.

Deion Sanders says a routine activity like going to the bathroom was "the most excruciating pain I've ever felt in my life" after undergoing surgery ... detailing the hardest part of his bladder cancer battle.

The Hall of Famer and Colorado Buffaloes football coach sat down with Michael Strahan on "Good Morning America" to discuss his recent medical issues ... revealing doctors gave him two options after spotting the tumor during a scan.

Sanders said he had to either have his bladder removed or do 36 weeks of chemotherapy. The 58-year-old chose the procedure ... and admitted the recovery was agonizing.

James Van Der Beek made a surprise cameo at the Dawson's Creek Reunion Monday night in NYC, this after he bowed out of the event due to his ongoing health issues, including cancer.

The actor — who played Dawson Leery on the hit TV show — appeared in a pre-recorded video on a virtual screen in the Richard Roger's theater in Manhattan— and introduced the man who stepped up to replace him — Lin Manuel Miranda.

Van Der Beek said he had been looking forward to the reunion for months after fellow actor Michelle Williams put the event together. He said he was disappointed he couldn't make it to see his co-stars, such as Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes and Williams, who played Jen Lindley on the WB show.

Detroit rap star Peezy is getting the full feel for Los Angeles' amenities on his "Still Ghetto" album press run -- like spending an entire car note payment at the grocery store!!!

TMZ Hip Hop recently caught up with Peezy outside Erewhon and judging from his lighter pockets, he guesstimates he spent around $400 just cleaning up in the smoothie aisle.

He's been considering his health as of late and no price is too steep to keep his blood pumping ... there's money to be made!!!