John Estrada Hospitalized Amid Marital Turmoil with Priscilla Meirelles — Health Crisis and Relationship Fallout Unfold Online

Veteran Filipino actor John Estrada is currently confined at Asian Hospital and Medical Center, sparking concerns about his health amid ongoing marital drama with wife Priscilla Meirelles.

His daughter Kaila Estrada posted a now-viral photo on Instagram showing her father lying in a hospital bed with an IV inserted into his right hand. Beside him was her sister Moira Estrada, sitting silently in support. The hospital pillow clearly bore the name of the medical facility, confirming John’s confinement.

A Health Scare in the Middle of Public Turmoil

While the reason for his hospitalization remains undisclosed, fans were quick to express their worries — especially since this comes just days after John and Priscilla’s marriage was thrown into the limelight due to a string of controversial social media posts and live streams.

Just over a week ago, John had posted a scenic photo from Boracay. While the caption was innocent enough, a joking comment from a netizen referring to his FPJ’s Batang Quiapo character prompted a sharp response from Priscilla.

Instead of playing along, she sarcastically named a woman called “Lily Hallman” and added, “Looking very divorced Mr. Estrada.” The comment quickly ignited speculation of a third-party issue and possible separation.

Priscilla Speaks Out — And Walks Out

Priscilla followed up her biting comment with a Facebook Live, where she aired her frustrations without directly naming names. She confirmed that she had traveled to Brazil to reflect on things, adding hashtags like #familyvacay and #vacay2024, but notably excluded her husband from the trip.

In the livestream, when asked if John had someone new, she tried to laugh it off but hinted that her patience had limits:

“The nicest people, when pushed to the limit, become dangerous.”
She also implied that some mistakes are too big to ignore and warned that there are consequences for every action.

John Responds with a Statement — and Denies Rumors

On July 16, 2024, John finally broke his silence and released an official statement confirming that he and Priscilla had “mutually agreed to take a break.” He strongly denied having any relationship with Lily Hallman or any other woman, clarifying that he met Lily casually during his vacation in Boracay.

He ended his post with a plea for privacy:

“This is a private family matter, and I ask for privacy as we deal with this.”

Priscilla: “There Was No Mutual Agreement”

However, just hours later, Priscilla contradicted John’s statement in a scathing response, saying:

“To clarify, there was never any mutual agreement regarding our separation. We were married when I left the Philippines, and we remain married.”

She admitted there was more to the story but chose not to delve deeper at this time. Her tone, though measured, was clearly disappointed and wounded. She emphasized the importance of respect, faith, and eventually finding clarity in due course.

A Marriage on the Brink, A Man in the Hospital

While the details of John Estrada’s medical condition remain private, the timing of his hospitalization has only added to the intrigue. Some netizens speculate that the ongoing emotional stress and public scrutiny may have contributed to his health troubles.

Meanwhile, Priscilla remains abroad with their child, and the couple’s future appears uncertain.

As of now, both parties have gone quiet. Fans continue to send well-wishes for John’s recovery — and hope that whatever happens next, the family finds healing, whether together or apart.