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Did COVID almost kill Stephen Colbert in 2023? By late 2023, The Late Show had weathered multiple COVID-related interruptions - and then, Stephen Colbert himself got sick. but was it COVID ultimately to blame? thecanary.co/global/world-a…

“In 2023, The Late Show had weathered multiple COVID-related interruptions, first in April, then in October. Weeks later, the situation escalated when Stephen Colbert underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix, describing how he ‘was not aware of the trouble I was in.’”

“Many continue to think of COVID‑19 as ar respiratory infection, but it is increasingly clear that it is a multisystem, neurovascular disease. SARS-CoV-2 is not limited to the airways because it targets the endothelium, the layer of cells lining every blood vessel in the body.”

“A 2025 study found that the rate of complicated appendicitis rose significantly, even adjusting for treatment delays. A 2024 multicenter retrospective study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection raised the odds of complicated appendicitis by more than 3 times.”

“A study in The New England Journal of Medicine reported deficits in attention, memory and executive function after COVID-19 that were comparable to years of aging. For Stephen Colbert, whose craft relies on sustained presence, even modest cognitive changes may affect delivery.”

Since there seems to be interest in Stephen Colbert‘s deep intersection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, here’s a full article. x.com/TheCanaryUK/st…

“The appeal to a core self is a concept that exceeds virology, but Stephen Colbert might recognize as adjacent to metaphysics, maybe what Aquinas might call ‘essence.’ Something inviolable, even by a pathogen as comprehensively destructive to the biological self as COVID.”

“Stephen Colbert”: Nation, tonight’s Word is— [On-screen graphic: “COVID”] They say COVID can cause memory loss. Which is great news for anyone who still remembers the past decade. [Measured in milligrams of Effexor]”

“Stephen Colbert: Now, some folks say repeated COVID infections might make us less empathetic, more self-centered. To which I say: Finally, some good news! [America but EXTRA]”

“STEPHEN COLBERT: The important thing is: I’m fine. We’re ALL FINE. If we’re not, I hereby declare a new normal. [Mission Accomplished (again)] Because in the end, America, COVID doesn’t change who we are—it helps us forget who that was. [“The Word” static-glitch fade-out]”

“A BMC Infectious Diseases survey found that 94.7% reported cognitive changes and a high proportion reported sleep disturbances, depressive symptoms and personality shifts. Beyond what people call “brain fog,” COVID may disrupt the neural circuits that regulate emotion.“

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“Long-time viewers have anecdotally remarked that Stephen Colbert’s delivery feels subtly different since late 2023 though such observations could reflect many variables. What cannot be dismissed is the convergence of a serious health event and COVID’s known impact on cognition.”

“While one cannot definitively say that Stephen Colbert’s hospitalization for acute appendicitis was caused by his recent COVID infection, the broader literature suggests it may have been an additive risk, either by promoting inflammation or weakening immune-tissue resilience.”

“Stephen Colbert taped 2 episodes while in severe pain, rehearsed with a “barf bucket” and later learned his appendix had burst and caused blood poisoning. The proximity to COVID cancellations raises an important question: could the appendicitis relate to his COVID weeks before?”

“Once COVID damages the endothelium, the effect can spread through the entire vascular network, the body’s distribution system for oxygen, nutrients, and immune signals. This is why complications range from neurological symptoms to gastrointestinal inflammation and organ injury.”

Because SARS lasts longer than the news cycle. 😷

Corporate media whitewash Tom Hanks explaining why he wears a mask on Stephen Colbert show Media capitalism has repeatedly shown that if a narrative doesn't fit, we won't hear it - and it's true of Hanks and his COVID admission #LongCovid #CovidInquiry thecanary.co/global/world-a…