Debby Ryan Opens up About Life-changing Brain Injury After Concussions

WHO:

ComingSoon.net - Debby Ryan, a Disney star known for her roles in "Suite Life on Deck" and "Jessie."

Variety - Debby Ryan, former Disney Channel star.

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - Debby Ryan revealed she suffered from a "life-altering" brain injury.

Variety - Ryan stated that she was "out of commission" for six months due to the brain injury.

Variety - Ryan mentioned that "some things did not come back" after her injury.

WHERE:

Variety - The interview took place on "Mythical Kitchen’s Last Meals."

WHEN:

Variety - The brain injury occurred a few years ago.

WHY:

Variety - Ryan has a long history of battling migraines, which contributed to her brain injury.

HOW:

Variety - The brain injury was a result of multiple concussions.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 21:01 UTC)

Debby Ryan, the Disney star known for her roles in "Suite Life on Deck" and "Jessie," has revealed that she suffered from a "life-altering" brain injury that left her "out of commission" for six months. In an interview on "Mythical Kitchen’s Last Meals," Ryan shared that the injury stemmed from multiple concussions and that "some things did not come back" after her recovery. She also noted that her long history of battling migraines contributed to the severity of her condition.