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Actor Eran Ben Ze'ev Battles Life-Threatening Tick-Borne Illness and Amputation

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First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026

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Israeli actor Eran Ben Ze'ev survived a rare tick-borne illness that led to a coma, multiple surgeries, and leg amputation. Supported by family and medical professionals, he adapted to his new life and now shares his story through a theatrical lecture to inspire others.

01Eran Ben Ze'ev contracted Rocky Mountain spotted fever from a tick bite, leading to critical illness.
02He was in a coma for three and a half weeks and underwent 11 surgeries over 15 months.
03Doctors initially gave him little chance of survival and warned his family to prepare for the worst.
04His left leg was amputated after it became nonfunctional despite multiple surgeries.
05A plastic surgeon with a prosthesis inspired Ben Ze'ev to embrace a new life with optimism.
06He created a theatrical lecture about his experience, performing it internationally to motivate others.

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