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Corey Feldman Hospitalized After Mid-Flight Medical Emergency
6/17/2026, 12:27:30 AM
Mid-Flight Medical Emergency Leads to Hospitalization
On June 15, 2026, Corey Feldman, 54, experienced a medical emergency while aboard a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Upon landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), paramedics met him at the gate and transported him to a local hospital for further evaluation. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the response, stating the patient was a 54-year-old male and was taken for additional treatment.
Background: Stand-By-Me Tour and Michael Jackson Home Visit
Prior to the flight, Feldman was in Chicago for the “Stand By Me: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later” event, part of his ongoing Stand-By-Me Live Tour. He posted on Instagram about traveling through Gary, Indiana, where he stopped at the childhood home of Michael Jackson, describing the brief visit as a “pay respect” gesture on the 10th anniversary of the singer’s death. He also hinted that the Stand-By-Me tour’s final weekend might be extended if demand warranted additional dates.
Possible Medical Causes
Sources close to Feldman indicated that a fellow passenger who is a doctor evaluated his symptoms on the plane. Preliminary assessments suggested either pancreatitis—an inflammation of the pancreas—or gallstones, which are hardened deposits of bile that can cause acute abdominal pain. Both conditions were described using information from the Mayo Clinic.
Official Statements & Responses
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the department’s involvement, noting the patient was transported to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The department’s spokeswoman identified the patient as a 54-year-old male and confirmed that paramedics responded to the airport’s emergency call. Representatives for Feldman were not immediately reachable for comment, and no official diagnosis has been released.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The exact medical condition remains unverified; sources differ on whether pancreatitis or gallstones are the primary issue. The specific hospital where Feldman is being treated has not been disclosed. No statement from Feldman’s publicist or management has been obtained.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We’re on our way to Chicago to tear it up,” — Corey Feldman, Instagram video
- “Gonna be a great night. Lots of people coming — thousands.” — Corey Feldman, Instagram video
- “ON THE WAY DRIVING THRU GARY INDIANA, WE JUST HAD 2 QUICKLY STOP N PAY #RESPECT 2 THE GR8EST ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY IN MUSIC HISTORY.” — Corey Feldman, Instagram post
- “I think Jerry and Wil did what had to be done,” — Corey Feldman, comment on Rob Reiner tribute
- “God bless” — Corey Feldman, Instagram video
What’s Next
Feldman remains under medical observation, with tests ongoing at the hospital. Updates are expected as further information becomes available from his medical team.
