Actor Danny Bonaduce will undergo brain surgery after a severe health scare. Bonaduce told TMZ that he has met with hundreds of doctors to treat a mysterious illness that has left him unable to walk or balance. The actor and radio host says he finally got his diagnosis in March. Bonaduce suffers from hydrocephalus, a neurological condition caused by a liquid build-up in the brain. Little People Big World star Zach Roloff suffered from the same condition. Bonaduce’s surgery is scheduled for Monday, hoping his symptoms will be alleviated. While the condition’s cause is unknown, Bonaduce has put his head in danger through the years. He’s taken guitars to the face and boxed with Jose Canseco.
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The medical issues of actor Danny Bonaduce were revealed last April when he announced he was going to take a break from his radio show. The actor’s wife had noticed his speech was off, and he lost his ability to balance and walk. Bonaduce was hospitalized for five days while a series of tests were done. A stroke was ruled out, but doctors could not diagnose the issue. Bonaduce has since been doing his radio show from home.
Actor Danny Bonaduce rose to fame in the 1970s when he starred as a child in The Partridge Family. He played the sarcastic red-headed middle son of the family and singing band. Two of his on-screen siblings, David Cassidy and Suzanne Crough, have passed away. Still frequently referred to as “Danny Partridge,” Bonaduce has remained prominent through reality shows, radio work, and celebrity boxing endeavors. Some consider his 1994 fight with Donny Osmond to be the start of modern celebrity boxing that has featured celebrities like Logan Paul.
Actor Danny Bonaduce’s surgery will drain the liquid from his brain through a shunt. If the diagnosis is correct, the actor may feel 50% better almost immediately.