Minority Leader of the House, Anthony Daniels, is recuperating whilst seeking explanations
In an unexpected turn of events, actor Anthony Daniels, best known for his role as C-3PO in the Star Wars franchise, has undergone a kidney transplant. The cause of his sudden kidney failure remains under investigation, with COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine among the possible factors being considered.
Daniels, who has no history of drug use, alcohol consumption, or underlying conditions, first detected low kidney function during a physical examination in Montgomery. Despite taking steroids and anti-rejection medications to prevent complications, he has been mindful of gaining weight.
The rapid decline in his kidney function led to the transplant, but no definitive diagnosis explaining the failure was found. Both COVID infection and vaccination have been considered by his medical team, but no conclusive evidence has been identified yet. Daniels himself has stated that doctors do not know the exact cause of his kidney failure and that it could be related to COVID-19 or possibly the COVID vaccine, but this remains speculative at present.
Daniels' wife donated her kidney to him, and he is now recovering well. He is jogging up to five or six miles per day as part of his recovery.
In a recent appearance on the Alabama Politics This Week podcast, Daniels discussed his recovery and his thoughts on COVID potentially being a cause of his kidney failure. The podcast webpage and free subscription options for the podcast are available on usual podcast platforms.
Representative A.J. McCampbell and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter pushed Daniels to seek medical attention after noticing his fatigue at the start of the 2025 Legislative Session. Daniels is now returning to politics, working with Democrats and giving his Republican colleagues a hard time.
The investigation into the cause of Daniels' kidney failure is ongoing, and Josh Moon, an investigative reporter and columnist, is following the story closely. For more updates, you can reach him at jmoon@our website.
As Daniels continues to recover and investigate the cause of his kidney failure, we wish him all the best in his journey. His story serves as a reminder of the importance of regular health check-ups and the ongoing research into the effects of COVID-19 and its vaccines on the body.
- The ongoing investigation into Anthony Daniels' kidney failure is shedding light on the potential impact of COVID-19 and its vaccines on health and wellness, sparking interest in the science community.
- Amidst his recovery, Daniels has shared insights about mental health, fitness, and exercise during a podcast discussion, discussing his experience and coping strategies with the general public.
- With the focus on policy and legislation, representatives and speakers have emphasized the significance of regular health check-ups, pushing for increased accessibility and affordability in nutrition and healthcare.
- Shining a spotlight on the effects of COVID-19 on kidney health, Daniels' experience has raised important questions about the long-term effects of the disease and its related treatments on the population at large, making it a vital topic in both health-and-wellness and general-news discourse.
