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Liam Neeson’s son is sharing a health update with his followers.
In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, March 3, Daniel Neeson revealed he was born with Bicuspid Aortic Valve, “a condition where the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of the normal three.” He explained that the condition affects around “2% of the human population,” adding, “It can stay dormant for years before it begins causing valve failure or enlargement of the aorta.”
“For me, I had biannual cardiology checkups for most of my life, monitoring my heart,” he wrote. “Eventually, I started to experience severe left ventricle dilation and aortic enlargement. I knew it was heading toward medical intervention. Some people with BAV are operated on later in life, but I drew the early-bird straw.”
Daniel’s symptoms led to heart surgery at 29 years old, with his Instagram post featuring photos of him in the hospital while connected to wires and throughout the healing process.
Daniel shared he underwent surgery for a heart condition he was born with. (Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images)
He shared with his followers that “Nothing is more empowering than understanding your health” and that it is important to be “proactive, not reactive.”
“There’s something surreal about realizing that one of your biggest challenges was quietly developing inside you your entire life,” he wrote. “No dramatic warning. Just science, genetics, and timing. I’ve always prided myself on pushing through battles and working to control my environment. This was different.”
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He continued: “This required surrender. Presence. Letting go. Trusting world-class surgeons and unbelievable nurses. Trusting the universe. Trusting that even if I couldn’t control the outcome, I could control my mindset and my deeper consciousness.”
In his caption, Daniel stressed that this process “wasn’t about being fearless,” but “was about leaning into the healing energy and being as present as possible,” adding that he considered it “a ceremony, not a procedure.”
Daniel thanked all his doctors, as well as his family for supporting him during this process. ( John Nacion/Getty Images)
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He later thanked his surgeon and all the ICU doctors and nurses, calling them “truly some of the greatest people on the planet,” noting that “they deserve all the praise in the world.”
“Thank you to my rock @natalieack and to my family for being there every day,” he wrote. “The recovery trail is beautiful, patient, and rewarding. Always advocate for yourself and listen to your body. Everyone should have their hearts checked by a cardiologist, even if they don’t have any known defects.”
Daniel ended his caption with advice for his followers, encouraging them to “surrender to the present moment,” adding, “Don’t live in fear. The universe has your back when you learn to dance with it.”
Liam shares both Daniel and his other son,