Appearing on a recent variety show, Huang Zitao calmly recounted that when he was only six years old, he suffered a serious accident while practicing martial arts. Due to a moment of inattention, he fell violently and suffered a brain hemorrhage, forcing doctors to perform emergency surgery. As a result, his head required a whopping 43 stitches.
According to Huang Zitao, the accident caused severe internal bleeding in his brain, prompting his family to rush him to hospital. Doctors had warned him at the time even a slight delay in surgery could have led to devastating consequences, including permanent cognitive damage or, in the worst case, a vegetative state. Fortunately, the operation was performed on time, the blood clot was successfully removed, and the patient recovered without lasting complications.
What surprised the public most was not only the severity of the accident, but also Huang Zitao’s composed manner in recounting the near-death experience. On the show, he described the procedure in a straightforward tone, explaining it the bleeding couldn’t drain naturally and doctors had to open the skull, remove the blood and bones and then put everything back.
Several celebrities present during the broadcast confirmed that they had heard about the incident long ago. When asked if it was true that Huang Zitao had received 43 stitches on his head, famous people such as Huang Xiaoming, Wang Hedi, Liu Yaowen, Yu Yang and Shao Ziheng all nodded, stating that the story had been widely known in the industry.
After the broadcast, social media was flooded with reactions expressing shock, sympathy and admiration. Many viewers said it was hard to believe that Huang Zitao survived such a severe brain injury in childhood, and then thrived in the demanding, high-pressure world of entertainment. His story has since been seen as a powerful reminder of the resilience and fragility of life.
