Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, 76, has provided a significant health update following a brief hospitalization, revealing that a hereditary condition causing internal bleeding temporarily sidelined him from his media work.
O'Reilly disclosed the details in a column posted on his website, billoreilly.com, where he explained that he spent four days in the hospital due to the condition, which he described as having "took me down temporarily."
He credited his recovery to an "excellent medical team" led by Dr. Ira Jacobson, while expressing strong gratitude for the U.S. healthcare system. "Thank God we don't have socialized medicine in this country," he wrote. "I'd be in a dark container right now."
Reflecting on the experience, O'Reilly said he was "absolutely stunned" by the outpouring of support and messages from fans and followers. "You can do a lot of thinking while sitting in a hospital for four days," he noted. Despite the setback, he struck an optimistic and combative tone, vowing to "fight the good fight" and continue his work.
"Plenty of folks have far worse situations than mine," he added, emphasizing resilience.
O'Reilly returned to broadcasting his show on Monday, shortly after the column appeared, and indicated he is back on track, determined to persist "on my shield" rather than be sidelined permanently.
The former longtime anchor of "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox News has built a post-network career through his independent platform, premium website subscriptions, and occasional guest spots on outlets like Newsmax and NewsNation.
The health scare represents a temporary interruption in that ongoing work, but O'Reilly has signaled no long-term plans to step away.