‘90 Day Fiancé’ star Brian Muniz sparks health concerns with alarming neck issue

‘90 Day Fiancé’ star Brian Muniz became a quadriplegic following a carjacking incident
PUBLISHED DEC 12, 2024
'90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' star Brian Muniz has sparked concern among fans after a noticeable lump on his neck (TLC)
'90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' star Brian Muniz has sparked concern among fans after a noticeable lump on his neck (TLC)

'90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' star Brian Muniz has sparked concern among fans after a noticeable lump on his neck was spotted in the latest episode. The lump has sparked speculation among viewers about potential health issues. Brian, however, has not spoken out about the matter or updated his health status. For now, it seems to be a physical feature rather than a confirmed medical condition.

The '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' star, however, already faces severe health issues after being forced to depend on a wheelchair for mobility due to a carjacking incident that caused critical spinal injuries and changed his life forever. So far, he has managed his new situation with strong resolve and grit. Now, concerns have been raised about the mass on his neck, but Brian has yet to address this latest issue.

What made ‘90 Day Fiancé’ star Brian Muniz quadriplegic?

Brian Muniz was left quadriplegic after a tragic and life-altering incident. The 52-year-old, originally from Brazil, was targeted in a carjacking orchestrated by a hitman allegedly hired by an ex-partner. During the attack, Brian was shot in the spine, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. Despite all the challenges, he has never lost hope, working as a ride-share driver and a former wheelchair rugby coach, all while sharing his story and hopes for the future with Ingrid.

'90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days' Season 7 couple Brian and Ingrid (TLC)
'90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days' Season 7 star Brian Muniz was left quadriplegic after a tragic and life-altering incident (TLC)

'90 Day Fiancé’ star Brian Muniz says the accident was the 'best thing' that happened to him

Brian has called his traumatic carjacking, which left him quadriplegic, the "best thing" to have happened to him, according to Fox Now. The attack drastically changed his life, but he believes it helped him see things from a new perspective. Brian admitted that he lacked focus before the incident; however, the experience taught him to deeply value family, health, and life itself. He found the strength to continue in wheelchair rugby, which helped him to rebuild his life and also gave it meaning and joy.

"It sounds crazy, but really it was the best thing that happened to me. It just changed my life. From being a 25-year-old guy that really didn't give a darn about anybody, to somebody that really has to think about family and health and life and not take it for granted. So it's really opened my eyes, and only thing you can't do is stairs," said the '90 Day' star.

Brian is on a wheelchair now (@tlc)
'90 Day Fiancé' star Brian Muniz claims the accident was the "best thing" that has ever happened to him (TLC)
RELATED TOPICS 90 DAY FIANCE (2014)

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The final week of 'The Voice' Season 29 Blind Auditions promises another round of captivating performances and heartfelt moments.
3 hours ago
The deceased deckhand was working on the Aleutian Lady, which is one of the vessels filmed by the long-running television show
3 hours ago
After years of feuds and fallouts, a former ‘RHONY’ star slips back into the mix as cameras roll
5 hours ago
Much-loved contestants from 'The Golden Bachelor,' 'Bachelor in Paradise,' 'The Bachelor,' and 'The Bachelorette' will renovate the iconic mansion
7 hours ago
Hawaii heats up as ‘American Idol’ Season 24’s Top 30 face a brutal Ohana vote that will slash the field to 20
9 hours ago
‘Hollywood Week’ slashes ‘American Idol’ contestants to 30 as fan favorites rise and dreams abruptly hit a wall
9 hours ago
John Legend and Kelly Clarkson squared off over a country contestant, only for Reba McEntire to make a surprise cameo
10 hours ago
An original coach returns in a new power role as 'Battle of Champions' shakes up the fiercest season of 'The Voice' yet
12 hours ago
Connor Storrie donned several hats on the latest episode of 'SNL,' appearing as a gentleman, a bully, and a stripper
12 hours ago
The upcoming 'Love Is Blind' Season 10 reunion special will include plenty of twists and turns as the Ohio season comes to an end
1 day ago