Van Damme had back surgery near Montpellier

parismatch.com (French)

Jean-Claude Van Damme was hospitalized and underwent back surgery near Montpellier on August 9. The 64-year-old Belgian actor was treated at a clinic in Castelnau-le-Lez, with the procedure reportedly addressing a spinal issue. Van Damme has a history of physical injuries from his action roles and has previously spoken about struggles with cocaine addiction and bipolar disorder.


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