Gary Busey’s fans are worried sick after the 81-year-old actor admitted he could “barely talk” in a new Instagram clip — a moment that has many wondering if the eccentric Point Break star will even make it to Christmas.
In the short video, Busey begins speaking before suddenly stopping, laughing, and muttering, “Can’t even talk anymore.” Though he seems to joke about it, insiders say it’s no laughing matter.
“Gary’s clips used to be quirky and full of life — now they’re just sad,” one source tells RadarOnline. “He’s clearly struggling more each week. When he says he can’t talk anymore, he means it. His health is really fading.”
Busey, who often films in the same worn-out baseball cap and shaggy beard, has continued posting despite being hit with waves of online trolling. Last month, his Thanksgiving message — a cheerful list of his “top three holiday desserts” — was met with cruel comments mocking his appearance and mental state.
Friends say the hate has been “heartless” considering what Busey’s endured since a devastating motorcycle crash in 1988 left him with a severe brain injury. “These trolls don’t realize what he’s survived,” says a family insider. “He’s a kind soul who’s been through hell and back.”
During a 2025 court appearance tied to a sexual misconduct case — which ended with probation — Busey’s lawyer revealed he’s been battling early dementia and serious mobility issues.
The actor has long described his near-death experience after that 1988 crash as a spiritual journey where he saw “angels made of light” and was given the choice to return to his body.
Fans now fear his latest videos — including a recent viral clip where he honks like a goose and talks about Christmas — might be his last.
Merry Christmas, Gary. I pray you can enjoy many more.