Gary Busey has sparked concern among his fans after posting a troubling video on Instagram, in which he admits he can barely talk anymore, leaving many wondering if the ailing Point Break star will make it through the holiday season.
In the brief video update, Busey starts by saying, “My fifth…” but trails off, before laughing and adding, “Can’t even talk anymore.” While the moment seemed lighthearted, sources close to the actor say it may be a sign that his health is rapidly declining.
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“Gary loves connecting with his fans through these clips, where he sings, talks about his favorite foods, and shares fun tidbits about his life. But these videos have been getting sadder and more rambling. When he jokes about not being able to talk, it’s not just a slip of the tongue—he really is struggling,” a source explained.
Busey, now 81, is often seen in his videos wearing the same worn-out baseball cap, with a scruffy beard and unkempt hair. His latest post comes just after a Thanksgiving message where he shared his favorite holiday desserts—banana pudding, cranberry salad, and fried okra—only to be met with heartless online trolling.
Instead of enjoying the fun, some trolls criticized Busey’s appearance, calling him a “mess” and cruelly mocking his physical decline. His inner circle is reportedly shocked by the level of online abuse, especially given Busey’s vulnerable health condition.
“Gary’s been through so much, especially after the brain injury from his motorcycle accident in 1988,” a source shared. “He’s been fighting for years, and yet people are still targeting him with this disgusting trolling. They don’t seem to understand the struggles he’s faced.”
Busey’s mental and physical health have been a concern for years. His attorney cited “early dementia and mobility issues” during his 2025 court case, and fans are now worried that these struggles are becoming more evident in his public appearances.
While Busey remains a “survivor” in the eyes of many, his recent videos—especially one where he bizarrely honked like a goose—have only added to the fear that this may be one of his last public moments. His longtime fans are left hoping for a miracle, but it’s clear that Gary Busey’s health is continuing to decline, and time is running out.