No Confirmed Reports of Illness for Yellowstone Actor Gil Birmingham Amid Fan Speculation
Feb. 24, 2026 — Extensive searches across news outlets and social media platforms as of February 24, 2026, have found no credible reports confirming that actor Gil Birmingham, known for playing Thomas Rainwater on Yellowstone, is suffering from any illness.
Birmingham remains professionally active, recently expressing interest in returning to Yellowstone projects under certain conditions, according to reports and IMDb news. He also paid tribute to his late co-star Graham Greene on social media following Greene’s death on September 1, 2025.
Fan Speculation Origins
Rumors about Birmingham’s health primarily arise from fan observations of his facial appearance, such as swollen or puffy eyes, speculated to indicate Graves’ Disease or thyroid issues. These discussions appeared on platforms including a Reddit thread as early as December 2024, a Pinterest post in March 2025, and TikTok videos addressing eye changes or possible surgeries.
Birmingham has not publicly addressed these claims on his Instagram (@gilbirmingham) or X (@gilbirmingham) accounts.
Confusion with Co-Star Graham Greene
Some online discussions confuse Birmingham with Graham Greene, who passed away after a “lengthy illness,” as reported by outlets including the Mirror and Newsweek. The two actors collaborated on Twilight, Wind River, and Yellowstone. Birmingham shared heartfelt tributes to Greene, including one highlighted by Country Rebel.
Social Media Activity
Searches on X (formerly Twitter) yielded no recent posts discussing Birmingham’s health, with semantic and keyword queries returning unrelated content. No major outlets such as Newsweek, Mirror, or IMDb have reported health issues for Birmingham.
