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Dr. Sandra Lee revealed she suffered an ischemic stroke last fall—likely tied to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and work stress—and has since resumed filming, is on blood thinners with ongoing therapy, and new episodes of Dr. Pimple Popper are set to air soon.
Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper) revealed she suffered an ischemic stroke on the set of her Lifetime series Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out last November. She initially mistook symptoms for a hot flash, later experienced left-side weakness and trouble speaking, and an MRI confirmed the stroke. She paused filming, spent two months in physical and occupational therapy, and by January was back to work, though she still deals with left-hand dexterity issues and occasional slurred speech.
Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper) reveals she suffered an ischemic stroke while filming the new season, prompting a two‑month production halt and months of physical and occupational therapy; she’s since largely recovered and the second season of Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out premieres April 20 on Lifetime.
Dr. Sandra Lee revealed she suffered an ischemic stroke during Season 2 filming of Dr. Pimple Popper, causing a two-month production pause. An MRI confirmed the stroke after she experienced slurred speech and weakness; she recovered with physical and occupational therapy and later spoke of PTSD from the incident. Lee now urges viewers to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress, calling the episode a “blessing in disguise” that reminded her to take better care of her health.
Dr. Sandra Lee, known as Dr. Pimple Popper, revealed she had an ischemic stroke on the Lifetime set of Dr. Pimple Pooper: Breaking Out in November. Production paused for two months as she underwent physical and occupational therapy, focusing on regaining hand function. She’s now largely back to normal and prioritizing health (blood pressure, cholesterol, stress management), with Season 2 of Breaking Out debuting April 20.