Derek Hough's Encouraging Optimism Amid Wife Hayley Erbert's Challenging Brain Surgery
Derek Hough shares a hopeful update following his wife Hayley Erbert's harrowing brain surgery Hayley underwent an emergency craniectomy due to a cranial hematoma Find out more!
Derek Hough shared an update one week after his wife Hayley Erbert's emergency brain surgery, expressing feelings of "relief" amid the challenging journey they have faced. The Dancing With the Stars judge posted a video on Instagram showing him walking with Erbert in Washington, D.C. with a caption describing the past week as a time of uncertainty and fear. However, he also highlighted that they are now filled with hope and relief as they share the update.
Erbert, 29, has been "doing well" after the incident, with Hough noting that her recovery has been miraculous. On December 6, during a performance of Hough’s “A Symphony of Dance” in Washington, D.C., Erbert was hospitalized after experiencing disorientation. She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma and had to undergo an emergency craniectomy.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for National Alliance on Mental Illness Westside Los Angeles
Hough revealed that his wife, whom he married on August 26, is still on the road to recovery and will soon undergo another surgery to have a skull implant inserted. This will restore the skull to its natural shape and provide protection for the brain. He expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans and also acknowledged the excellent medical team caring for his wife.
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"It has been a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the rapid pace of change," Hough expressed. "Yet, it has also demonstrated the remarkable strength and resilience that exists within us, as well as the importance of having a supportive community." Despite it not being the holiday season they had anticipated, the couple remains "grateful." Hough concluded, "We are eager to treasure these moments with a heightened appreciation for life and the people in it."
