Fans Notice Jimmy Kimmel’s Son Billy, 7, Looks ‘Healthy’ after Undergoing His Third Open-Heart Surgery Earlier This Year
Jimmy Kimmel recently shared a photo of his 7-year-old son, Billy, attending a Dodgers-Yankees game. The appearance warmed fans’ hearts, leading many to comment on social media.
In the post, the late-night host included a playful caption, “Congratulations to the Dodgers! Now will the Yankees concede?” Fans were quick to notice Billy’s healthy appearance, with supportive comments flooding in.
A fan comments on a picture of Jimmy Kimmel’s son, Billy, dated October 31, 2024 | Source: Instagram/jimmykimmel
One user wrote, “So nice to see Billy so healthy, even if he is cheering for those smarmy Dodgers,” while another expressed, “I’m so glad and grateful to see you young man so happy. Stay strong and healthy always.”
A fan comments on a picture of Jimmy Kimmel’s post dated October 31, 2024 | Source: Instagram/jimmykimmel
Others joined in with affectionate notes like, “Great caption… and your son is so adorable,” “He is getting so big Jimmy,” and “Wow son much better. Yes, Jimmy!”
More fans showed their love, calling him a “handsome boy” and “cute little mini Jimmy!” The overwhelming sentiment in these comments reveals the public’s affection for the Kimmel family and their support for Billy’s ongoing battle.
Jimmy Kimmel, had previously shared details about Billy’s latest heart surgery, which took place in May 2024. In a post from that time, Jimmy opened up about the mixed feelings his family had going into Billy’s third surgery.
His words conveyed immense relief and gratitude, “This weekend, our boy Billy had his third (of three, we hope) open heart surgery. We went into this experience with a lot of optimism and nearly as much fear and came out with a new valve inside a happy, healthy kid.”
Jimmy extended heartfelt thanks to the medical team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). He specifically mentioned lead surgeon Dr. Vaughn Starnes and cardiologist Dr. Tim Casarez. He praised the entire staff, calling their work “immeasurable kindness and expertise.”
Billy’s journey has been well-documented since his birth in April 2017. Jimmy revealed his diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia, a rare and severe heart condition, just days after welcoming Billy.
In a May 2017 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Jimmy recounted the dramatic moments when a nurse detected something amiss during a routine checkup.
After a series of tests, doctors discovered that Billy’s heart had both a blocked pulmonary valve and a hole between the chambers, preventing oxygenated blood from circulating correctly.
As an infant, Billy underwent his first open-heart surgery, an operation Jimmy described as...
