Billy Porter says sepsis left him fighting for his life

Billy Porter, the acclaimed entertainer, has emerged from a life-threatening battle with urosepsis, a severe infection that left him fighting for his life. The 56-year-old revealed he was 'dead for three days' on life support after a kidney stone led to a rapid crisis. Doctors also performed emergency surgery on his leg to save it.

Mar 5, 2026 - 10:10
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Billy Porter says sepsis left him fighting for his life
Billy Porter, the acclaimed entertainer, has emerged from a life-threatening battle with urosepsis, a severe infection that left him fighting for his life. The 56-year-old revealed he was 'dead for three days' on life support after a kidney stone led to a rapid crisis. Doctors also performed emergency surgery on his leg to save it.

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