Reality TV Star Jesse Montana reveals shocking diagnosis: A Brain Tumor
Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix reveals that Jesse Montana, a guest star on the show, is bravely facing surgery for a brain tumor Read on to learn more about this heartbreaking news
Ariana Madix shared via Instagram on Saturday, December 2 that her friend Jesse Montana, guest star on Vanderpump Rules, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, and is in need of our good thoughts and help.
Singer and model Montana has been a frequent guest on Pump Rules. Madix recently reached out for support with Montana's medical expenses, sharing a link to his GoFundMe page.
The reality star explained, "In short, Jesse has a brain tumor and will undergo surgery next Monday. Jesse is truly extraordinary in every way. Those fortunate enough to meet him are instantly struck by his kindness and inner and outer beauty. I love you so much. Dark crystal unicorn elixir of life, always and forever. You've got this."
Scheana Shay responded with prayer hands emojis, and Brittany Cartwright also added a prayer emoji and shared the fundraiser link on her Instagram Story.
According to the GoFundMe page, Jesse had no previous symptoms of a brain tumor until he experienced three seizures on Monday, November 27. Due to his kidneys not functioning properly, doctors were unable to operate right away. After his medical team addressed the issue, they are now scheduled to remove his brain tumor on Monday, December 4.
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"Unfortunately, the current state of American healthcare is not where it should be, and even with health insurance, this will create a financial burden on Jesse - stress that we really do not need to deal with during his recovery," the page explains. "If you know Jesse at all, you know he would do absolutely anything for his friends and family. He's always the first person there when anybody needs anything, and we want to help support him in any way possible."
The fundraiser for Montana's medical expenses received over $15,000 within four hours of launching the campaign. The goal is set at $100,000. Fans of Vanderpump Rules may recall Montana as the individual who informed Cartwright about Jax Taylor cheating with Faith Stowers in season 6, which aired in 2017. At that time, Montana exclusively expressed support for Taylor and Cartwright's choice to remain together.
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Montana expressed her support for Jax and Brittany, emphasizing that at the end of the day, their happiness is what truly matters to her. Taylor and Cartwright tied the knot in 2019 and had their son Cruz in 2021.
