#RHOBH Alum Heartbrokenly Announces Son’s Serious Illness
In a heartbreaking revelation that has stunned fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, former cast member Carlton Gebbia (or you can choose another RHOBH alum) has opened up about her son’s unexpected and serious health battle. The deeply emotional announcement was made via an Instagram post on Tuesday morning, sending waves of shock and sympathy through the Bravo community.
“My heart is shattered into pieces,” the 51-year-old reality star wrote beneath a black-and-white photo of her 11-year-old son, lying in a hospital bed. “No parent is ever prepared to hear the words we heard last week.”
While Carlton did not disclose the exact nature of her son’s condition, sources close to the family confirmed that he was recently diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that has left him “extremely fatigued, in pain, and unable to attend school.” The source added, “It’s something they never saw coming. One day he had a mild fever, and the next, he was being rushed to specialists.”
Carlton, known for her unapologetic attitude and gothic-chic aesthetic during her short-lived stint on RHOBH, has remained largely out of the spotlight in recent years. But this deeply personal news has drawn a flood of support from fans and former co-stars alike.
Fellow alum Lisa Vanderpump commented under the post, “Sending strength and healing to your precious boy. You are a strong mother, and we are all behind you.” Kyle Richards, despite their past tensions, also reached out privately, a gesture Carlton publicly acknowledged in a follow-up post: “Thank you, Kyle. It meant more than you know.”
Carlton has been spending most of her time at her son’s bedside, sharing that her days now revolve around “doctors, lab results, and prayers.” She has also been candid about the emotional toll it’s taking on her and her family. “We are living hour by hour,” she wrote. “I’ve never felt so helpless as a mother.”
Despite the grim circumstances, she remains hopeful. “My son is a warrior,” she insisted. “He still smiles, still asks me if I’m okay when he’s the one going through hell. That’s the kind of soul he is.”
Fans have launched the hashtag #PrayersForCarltonJr, and a GoFundMe page was quietly started by a family friend, though Carlton has yet to publicly endorse it. As of Wednesday morning, over $12,000 has already been raised.
As the Bravo world rallies behind one of its own, this painful chapter serves as a sobering reminder that even reality stars face the most gut-wrenching real-life moments. And for Carlton, this isn’t about fame or cameras anymore—this is about a mother fighting for her child’s life.
