Actor Joe Manganiello, 49, has reflected on his shocking seven-year health battle, which he details in his upcoming memoir, Bloodlines. According to the synopsis of the book, the Magic Mike and Spider-Man actor battled a long-term autoimmune disease, during which he nearly lost his life, despite being known for his strong physique. Manganiello, who kept his health journey largely out of the public eye, is releasing his memoir about “illness, inheritance, masculinity, faith, ambition, and the identities we build to endure” on October 13. “A cascade of autoimmune-related illnesses attacked his skin, thyroid, eyes, lungs, and digestive system,” according to the synopsis, which led to “chronic pain, a life-saving organ amputation,” and an “existential crisis.” In his ongoing battle, the ex-husband of Modern Family star Sofia Vergara, who is currently engaged to model Caitlin O’Connor, 36, persevered along “an unorthodox path” to healing that consisted of “shamans, pagan rituals, ancient myths, long lost family records, and the rebirth of his own spirituality,” as detailed in his memoir. Manganiello said in a statement to People that he hopes sharing his journey back to health will give readers a sense of strength. “Answers and healing may lie for them on the other side of whatever they are fighting through.”
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