We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson Sam Vanderpump Opens Up About the Health Scare That Changed His Life
Nov 18, 2025
Sam Vanderpump, a reality TV star and entrepreneur from Made in Chelsea, shares his life-changing journey after a near-fatal health scare from sepsis and his ongoing battle with congenital liver disease. He discusses the pressures of the Vanderpump family legacy, the emotional impact of his father's death, and how reality TV helped him confront his feelings. Sam's passion for raising awareness about organ donation shines through as he emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms of sepsis and the dire need for more donors.
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Sepsis Stemmed From Longstanding Liver Disease
- Sam explains his liver disease led to sepsis and organ failure, which nearly killed him.
- He challenges sensational headlines that claimed he had only "four or five years left to live."
Lifelong Diagnosis That Stayed Quiet Until Crisis
- Sam recounts being diagnosed at age four with congenital hepatic fibrosis after severe neonatal complications.
- He lived normally for years with regular checkups until infections from bile stasis caused sepsis at 27.
Recognize Sepsis Early And Go To A&E
- Learn sepsis signs: fever, delirium, severe dehydration, and extreme pain.
- If you have any of these signs, seek A&E immediately to prevent rapid organ failure.