James McAvoy Reveals Life‑Threatening Collapse After Botched Lung Biopsy

On Dax Shepard’s "Armchair Expert," actor James McAvoy recounted a near‑fatal medical episode that followed a routine lung biopsy. After a shadow was found in his lung, doctors performed a biopsy that McAvoy described as "botched." The procedure left him with a lung puncture and, two days later, a sudden collapse of both lungs while at home. He spent two to three weeks in hospital as doctors attempted to clear the lungs, ultimately planning a major surgical intervention. McAvoy said the ordeal nearly cost him his life and forced him to endure a prolonged recovery before returning to the set of "Glass." The actor’s account highlights the risks of invasive procedures and the importance of careful medical oversight.