Who is Gil Birmingham?
Gil Birmingham is an American actor known for his role as Tribal Chairman Thomas Rainwater in the Paramount Network’s television series Yellowstone. He is also known for his portrayal of Billy Black in The Twilight Saga film series and recurring television roles as George Hunter in Banshee and Virgil White in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt⁴.
Why are fans worried about his health?
Many fans of Yellowstone have noticed that Gil Birmingham’s face and eyes look different in the recent episodes of the show. Some have speculated that he might be suffering from a serious illness or have undergone a cosmetic surgery that went wrong. Some of the comments from concerned fans on Reddit are¹:
- “I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed his eyes. My guess is either he had a eye lift and it’s still recovering or be have thyroid eye disease. Either way, he looks so different from the commercials leading up to the season premiere.”
- “He looked okay on the footage from the premiere night but his face was so puffy and his eyes were bulging in the episodes last night! He didn’t look well.”
- “I’m wondering if it’s something like Graves disease?”
- “It’s obvious isn’t it? He suffers with hay fever.”
Is Gil Birmingham really sick?
The good news is that Gil Birmingham is not really sick and there is no official report on whether he has any health issues. According to Genius Celebs, the rumors surrounding his health are nothing but a hoax and were spread by some people who wanted to create a buzz³. The same source also claims that Gil Birmingham is not in a wheelchair, as some fans might have thought after seeing him in a scene where he was sitting in one.
Gil Birmingham has not addressed the rumors himself, but he has shared some updates on his social media accounts that show him in good spirits and enjoying his life. He has also posted some pictures of himself with his co-stars from Yellowstone, such as Kevin Costner and Kelly Reilly, and thanked them for their support and friendship.
What’s next for Gil Birmingham?
Gil Birmingham is currently working on the fifth season of Yellowstone, which is expected to premiere later this year. He has also been cast in a new Netflix series called Pieces of Her, based on a novel by Karin Slaughter. He will play the role of Jasper Queller, a retired FBI agent who helps his daughter unravel a dark secret about her mother⁵.
Gil Birmingham is a talented and versatile actor who has been entertaining audiences for decades. He is not sick and he does not need to worry about his appearance, as he has many fans who love him for his skills and charisma. We hope to see more of him on screen soon and wish him all the best.