Johnny Knoxville Says He Suffered Brain Damage From Stunt in New “Jackass” Movie

One of the main characters in the next Jackass film may not be doing large stunts again.

Johnny Knoxville, co- creator and star of the original Jackass series on MTV and related movies, says he suffered a brain hemorrhage and cognitive decline, as well as a broken wrist and ribs, following an outrageous stunt he did while filming.

The worst hit I have ever taken from a bull was shown in the official movie trailer above, and that is what Knoxville told Howard.

The neurosurgeon asked if he had trouble paying attention because he scored a 17 on the attention test. I had to go under a lot of treatments at the time.

Knoxville told the radio host that he wants to talk with his therapist about his self-worth and the drive to do dangerous stunts because he can't take any more hits to the head. He shared his struggles with depression after the concussion.

After the bull hit, I think I have done enough and I still have control. "So, I don't need to do large stunts anymore," he said in the clip.

It isn't the first public persona to suffer brain damage, but he may be approaching it differently because he has the resources and knowledge to do so. Brain damage in football is often downplayed or even represented unfairly in order to keep players in the game longer.

The NFL tried to intimidate scientists researching links between football and brain damage, and in 2021, the league said it would no longer assume racial differences when examining players with brain injuries.

It's pretty dark to think of groups like the NFL dangling the carrot of better finances, public stardom and a successful career in front of marginalized players to keep them in a game where 10 percent of college players and 20 percent of high school players sustain brain injuries.

Being honest about his injuries and the risks involved with stunts is a better example for others. If people want to do dangerous activities, they should have the freedom to do it. Many people who sustain brain damage, like football players and boxers, are at the mercy of the people who hold the keys to the information, resources and medical support they need.

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