What Happened to Simone Biles? Support Pours In for U.S. Gymnast After 'Almost Dying'
Olympic icon Simone Biles, who is considered the most decorated gymnast of all time, sparked concerns on Saturday after she revealed a medical emergency that nearly killed her.
What Happened to Simone Biles?
On her Instagram story, the 11-time Olympic medalist revealed a photo showing her wearing a medical identification wristband, indicating that she was hospitalized.
Biles didn't go into detail about the health issue she dealt with earlier in the week, but she mentioned that she had "almost" died because of it. She further stated that it was one of the "scariest" experiences she has ever had in her life.
The 29-year-old gymnast shared that she has been on bed rest following the health scare before thanking the friends and family who checked in on her and reached out to show support.
"I'm not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today's age. But almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week," Biles wrote.
"This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life. ... I've been in bed resting this week, I'll explain sooner or later but s/o to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited & or sent flowers."
Support Pours in for Simone Biles
After Biles' update spread on social media, fans were quick to show support for the Olympic legend.
"Omg. Get well ASAP, please! Prayers going up for you, Simone," a commenter wrote. Another one said, "hope you get better soon!! please let us know what happened."
"Please rest and Get Well!" a fan added.
A supporter shared, "sending good energy her way after this week."
"Get well soon and take time to heal and recover well," a follower stated.
"Yikes, hope she gets better soon," a concerned social media user commented.
Simone Biles opened up on her Instagram about a health scare this week
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"I'm not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today's age. But almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week." pic.twitter.com/O5mc1xUODt
Where Is Simone Biles' Husband Jonathan Owens?
What made the experience even scarier for Biles was the fact that her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, was away from her.
Owens signed a one-year, $1.4 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. The team recently had its organized team activities (OTAs) and is scheduled to begin mandatory minicamp on June 9.
Owens has been with the Colts in Indiana for practices, as Biles stated, so he wasn't with her when the health emergency happened. Biles lives in Texas, where she and Owens built their home.
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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM.