Jimmy Kimmel reveals his son's third open-heart surgery

Jimmy Kimmel's son, Billy, had his third open-heart surgery. Billy was born in 2017 with a serious heart defect. Shortly after Billy's birth, Kimmel shared that his newborn needed open-heart surgery. Billy had "a hole in the wall of the left and right side of his heart" that was stopping enough oxygen from reaching his blood. In his latest post, Kimmel mentioned that his son "got a new valve." Kimmel praised Children's Hospital Los Angeles for helping families in need. He thanked everyone who prayed for Billy and supported them. Kimmel also thanked his wife for being strong and Billy for being tough and funny. In 2022, Kimmel mentioned that Billy was doing well but would need one more surgery. Billy asked friends to donate $7 to help sick kids, aiming to raise $100. Kimmel first talked about Billy's heart surgery in 2017, which led him to advocate for healthcare reform. He appreciated Billy's doctors and the hospital staff for their kindness and expertise. Kimmel found it humbling to meet other children and their parents facing similar challenges. Kimmel has been open about Billy's heart condition, advocating for affordable healthcare. He shared updates on Billy's progress, including his second surgery in December 2017. Kimmel has been married to Molly McNeary since 2013, who works on his show Jimmy Kimmel Live!