Corey Feldman is undergoing medical testing after suffering a frightening health emergency while flying back to Los Angeles.
The former child star reportedly became seriously ill during a flight from Chicago, prompting medical attention in the air before paramedics met him upon landing.
The alarming incident comes just days after Feldman reunited with his beloved “Stand by Me” co-stars for anniversary events and months after he publicly addressed the controversy surrounding his exclusion from a tribute honoring late filmmaker Rob Reiner.
Corey Feldman was rushed to a hospital after experiencing what sources described as a serious medical issue aboard a flight bound for Los Angeles on Monday afternoon.
According to TMZ, the actor became ill while returning home from Chicago and was examined by a doctor who happened to be on the flight.
Sources told the outlet that physicians believe the condition may be related to pancreatitis or gallstones, though Feldman is still undergoing tests to determine the exact cause.
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that emergency personnel responded to the airport after receiving a call involving a passenger experiencing a medical emergency.
A spokesperson said a 54-year-old male was transported to a local medical facility for additional evaluation and treatment. It was later confirmed that the patient was Feldman.
The alarming situation unfolded just as the actor was wrapping up a busy weekend of public appearances tied to one of the most beloved films of his career.
Feldman Reunited With ‘Stand By Me’ Cast Days Earlier
Just before the health scare, Corey Feldman had been traveling for a pair of special events marking the 40th anniversary of the classic coming-of-age film “Stand by Me.”
The actor reunited with former castmates Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton, along with host Dan Pasternack, for live anniversary celebrations in Indiana on Saturday and Chicago on Sunday.
Directed by Rob Reiner, the 1986 film follows a group of childhood friends who embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy.
The cast also famously included the late River Phoenix, whose performance remains one of the film’s most memorable elements.
The anniversary celebrations carried extra emotional weight this year, as they arrived months after the tragic deaths of Rob and his wife Michele Reiner.
Corey Feldman Addressed Oscars Tribute Controversy
The anniversary events also gave Feldman an opportunity to address lingering feelings about being excluded from the tribute to Rob during the 98th Annual Academy Awards in March.
Many viewers were surprised when O’Connell and Wheaton appeared on stage as part of the tribute while Feldman was absent.
Reflecting on the situation, the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” star told Entertainment Weekly, “I think Jerry and Wil did what had to be done.”
While he downplayed the significance of missing the brief segment, he admitted he wished participants had been given a greater opportunity to speak from the heart.
“It was a fleeting moment, so I don’t feel like I missed much at all,” Feldman said, adding, “I personally was probably maybe a little bothered by the fact that nobody got to speak or do or say anything from their own heart.”
Feldman acknowledged that “it is what it is,” while also admitting that “it felt a little bit like a family reunion I wasn’t invited to.”
Feldman Mourned Rob Reiner’s Tragic Death
Although Corey Feldman acknowledged feeling left out, he emphasized that the larger tragedy remained the deaths of Rob and Michele.
“We’re not going to use this time to go into my feeling about that,” Feldman said regarding the Oscars controversy. Instead, he focused on the tragedy itself.
“Instead I just want to say that I’m with the rest of us, we’re all very destroyed that things went down the way they did, losing Rob when we all thought he’d be joining us at some point for this tour and it’s a tragedy,” he added.
Rob and his wife were killed inside their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025.
Corey Feldman Previously Responded To Being Left Out
Prior to the Academy Awards, a source revealed that Feldman was deeply hurt by being excluded from the tribute.
The insider claimed to the Daily Mail that he viewed the omission as a major “slap in the face” and had hoped for an opportunity to publicly honor the filmmaker he admired.
According to reports, both O’Connell and Wheaton weren’t happy about the omission either. They allegedly contacted Academy organizers seeking answers about Feldman’s absence from the tribute.
Sources claimed the pair believed Feldman should have been included and were frustrated when their inquiries reportedly received no response.
Before the ceremony took place, Feldman briefly addressed the issue directly on social media.
“HI FOLLOWERS & SUPPORTERS, I JUST WANT 2 BRIEFLY MENTION THIS WHOLE OSCARS THING!” he wrote on X.
He continued, “YES ITS TRUE THAT I WAS NOT INVITED, I UNDERSTAND MANY BELIEVE ITS DUE 2 BEING OUTSPOKEN ABOUT THE ABUSE I SUFFERED AS A CHILD & THE CAMPAIGN 2 SILENCE ME.”
However, Feldman quickly redirected attention away from himself.
“HOWEVER THIS ISNT ABOUT ME! ITS NOT MY MOMENT @ ALL! ITS ABOUT THE TRAGIC LOSS OF R FRIEND ROB REINER & HIS MEMORY,” he wrote.
