Jimmy Kimmel’s 7-year-old son is recovering from open heart surgery — again. “This weekend, our boy Billy had his third (of three, we hope) open heart surgery. We went into this experience with a lot of optimism and nearly as much fear and came out with a new valve inside a happy, healthy kid,” the late-night host posted Monday on Instagram alongside a photo of the boy smiling in his hospital bed, wearing a gown covered in cartoon tigers.
The post inspired an outpouring of support from celebrities, who took to Kimmel’s social media to share their well-wishes. “Sending love to your whole family and a thanks to everyone at CHLA for everything you do,” Ellen DeGeneres commented . “We love you so much Billy! You’re a little warrior,” Olivia Munn added .
“God bless your little Billy,” John Stamos wrote. “He’s lucky he has parents like you and also the care of the good folks at CHLA.” Other star supporters included Jennifer Aniston, Carson Daly, Andy Cohen, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jenna Dewan and Justin Theroux.
Kimmel expressed his gratitude for the continuing support from Hollywood, the public and his family. “Thanks to those loving strangers who took time to pray for and send positive energy to our baby, thanks to our family and friends for rallying around us to an almost-ridiculous extent, thank you to my wife Molly for being stronger than is reasonable for any Mom to be and Billy, you are the toughest (and funniest) 7 year-old we know,” he wrote. B.