Emilia Clarke Opens Up About Fear of Another Brain Aneurysm During

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke discusses her fears following multiple brain aneurysms and the belief that she might experience another one during a live interview.

Emilia Clarke shared her experiences with brain aneurysms in 2011 and 2013, revealing her emotional struggles and fears of a recurring medical incident. Despite these challenges, she now leads a charity supporting young people affected by brain injury. Clarke expressed feeling like she had 'cheated death' and believed she was not meant to survive, leading to emotional shutdown and a disconnect from the world.

Throughout her health battles, Clarke continued to portray Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, even attending events shortly after her second hemorrhage. She reflected on her determination to persevere, influenced by her upbringing that discouraged self-pity. Clarke also mentioned her frustration with criticism of her Dothraki language skills and hinted at moving away from fantasy projects in the future.