Sopranos’ Star Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Son, 10, Hospitalized

Jamie-Lynn Sigler recently opened up about a distressing situation involving her 10-year-old son, Beau, who was hospitalized. According to PEOPLE, Sigler revealed that her son was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a rare and severe inflammatory autoimmune disorder. For Sigler, what began as a routine virus became a life-altering ordeal for her family.

“Four weeks ago, what seemed like a normal virus for our son turned into a nightmare. Beau has what we believe to be ADEM. To say this has been hard is an understatement, and I’ve never felt more broken. But, I have also never felt more love,” Sigler wrote in an emotional caption. “The way our friends and family have come to our rescue during this terrible time has been one of the most incredible things to experience. Maybe I could receive it because it wasn’t for me, it was and always will be about Beau. The power of love, community, and prayer is so real.”

The former Sopranos star also discussed her situation in an emotional conversation with Christina Applegate on their podcast, MeSsy. “I needed to get this story out of my head to understand it’s not a dream, that it’s real, and I am also just desperate for advice and information. If anyone has had experience with ADEM, I would love to hear from you,” she shared.

Sigler was quick to express her gratitude towards the medical professionals who took care of Beau. She praised the doctors and nurses, calling them incredible and expressing hope for Beau’s recovery. “Thank you to everyone, you know who you are. I will never be able to repay you for the way you have held us and supported us,” she wrote. She also gave special thanks to her husband, Cutter, and their other son, Jack, for their strength and support during the ordeal.

“And to my husband Cutter, your patience and strength during this has been unparalleled and to our other son Jack, while you are only 6, the way you just ‘got it’ and turned into a [caretaker] for your brother with each hospital visit reminds me of the beauty in this world,” she wrote, closing her heartfelt message.