Brandi Glanville is fighting a health battle that’s as expensive as it is painful. The reality TV star is dealing with facial disfigurement caused by multiple diagnoses, including valley fever, Demodex dermatitis, and an ESBL Klebsiella infection. She needs surgery to remove a fungal ball from her face, and her medical bills are running around $7,000 per week. Her friend Gina Rodriguez stepped in to launch a GoFundMe with a $28,000 goal, and it’s already raised nearly $13,000.
What’s captured fans’attention is the wave of support from her fellow Housewives. Kyle Richards donated $500, Eileen Davidson gave $300, Camille Grammer contributed $200, Vicki Gunvalson added $500, and Claudia Jordan donated $100. An anonymous donor dropped the largest single gift at $1,500. Many of these women have had public feuds with Glanville over the years, making their contributions feel especially significant.
Glanville has been candid about the emotional toll, saying on her podcast that she’s embarrassed to ask for help. She also shared on Instagram Stories that if she can’t find a doctor to remove the infection, she might try to do it herself. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly medical costs can spiral, even for someone in the public eye. What do you think about celebrities facing medical debt? Sound off in the comments.
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