Joe Manganiello Credits Ex-Wife Sofia Vergara With Making Lifesaving Medical Decision

Actor Joe Manganiello has credited his ex-wife Sofia Vergara with saving his life by making a crucial medical decision during an emergency surgery while he was unconscious. BollywoodShaadis and AOL.ca reported that the details were revealed in Manganiello's memoir, Bloodlines, which was released on October 13, 2026. [1][8]

According to BollywoodShaadis, doctors discovered that the 49-year-old actor's large intestine was severely infected. Vergara made the decision to allow surgeons to remove the infected organ, a surgical procedure that left Manganiello with an ostomy bag. [1][2]

Manganiello expressed deep gratitude for her choice, describing it as a brutal but lifesaving decision. AOL.ca reported that the actor stated he would have died without her intervention during the health crisis. [1][8]

Vergara is a Colombian and American actress and television personality who has been nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards. The couple was previously married before separating, and the memoir reflects on various aspects of their past relationship. [4][5][9]