Josh Gad ‘scared to leave mom’s side’ as he shares ‘heart-wrenching’ update on his mother’s health

Josh Gad is dealing with something “tumultuous.” The 45-year-old Frozen star opened up about his mother Susan Gad Schwartz’s health and a recent and very “serious medical emergency.”

He wrote to his one million Instagram followers on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, saying: “The last 12 days have been some of the hardest of my life.” He wrote about his heartbreak alongside photos of himself with friends, family, and doctors who are treating his mother in Florida.

Josh continued: “As I pivot for a few days from caring son 2 present father, I just want to take a sec to thank some of the incredible people who have been and continue to be by Mom’s side as she slowly gets better every day.”

The actor went on to name dozens of people taking care of Susan, from doctors to friends. Josh wrote: “The most important people who have been helping 2 guide Mom out of the woods have been my INCREDIBLE family, led by my dad Stan Schwartz, my sister-in-law @stacygad (who is a force of nature), my brother @jason_ftl who literally saved my mom’s life by bringing her to the ER two weeks ago and my brother Jeff.”

The Book of Mormon star added: “Mom is still in the woods, but we can finally see the forest through the trees. This woman is our world and you have lifted us up during what have been the 2 most tumultuous weeks of our lives. Thank you. I am scared to leave mom’s side even for a few days, but I know she is [in] incredible hands with this amazing support group.”

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Josh’s update comes two weeks after he first shared his mom’s health scare on social media. On March 11, 2026, he announced that he was cancelling his appearance at Disneyland Paris’ Frozen themed section because of his mom’s hospitalization.

Since that day, Josh has continued to share updates and pleas for prayers to his community. On March 14, he shared a photo of Susan to Instagram, writing: “This is my mom. She gave me life. Right now she and us are fighting for hers. This is Susan Gad. My hero. My rock. My world. If you can, please send her all your good thoughts and prayers. She needs them (and deserves them).”

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Celebrities rallying around Josh

The Grammy winning singer has been a staple in Hollywood since 2002, starring alongside many A-listers. And many of those stars are showing up for Josh during this difficult time.

The actor’s Frozen co-star, Kristen Bell, commented to Josh’s Instagram post on March 14: “Loving you from a distance Susan!!!” Actress Kerry Washington commented: “Sending you huge love and prayers,” with a heart emoji.

Comedian Ken Jeong commented on Josh’s recent Instagram post, writing: “Sending you and your family our love and prayers.” Fellow Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth and singer John Legend commented praying hand emojis.

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Emily in Paris actress Ashley Park wrote: “Thinking of you and your beautiful family.” Comedian Seth Green commented: “Sending lots of love to you Josh & your family.”

It’s clear that both Josh and his beloved mom Susan are adored in Hollywood, with stars flooding the Frozen actor’s comments to send their well wishes.