SAD NEWS: ‘The Boys’ Star Erin Moriarty Reveals Battle With Graves’ Disease “I Can’t Live Like This Forever”

A real-life superhero, finally speaking her truth.

Erin Moriarty — best known as the radiant and powerful Starlight from Amazon’s hit series The Boys — has revealed a deeply personal health struggle that’s been hiding behind her smile and strength. The 30-year-old actress opened up to her fans in a raw Instagram post, sharing her recent diagnosis with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that can wreak havoc on the body without warning.

⚠️ “It Wasn’t Just Fatigue… It Was a System-Wide Cry for Help”

In an emotional message accompanied by screenshots of text exchanges with her parents, Moriarty described the dark spiral she endured in the months leading up to her diagnosis. What she thought was stress turned out to be something far more serious.

“It’s not just fatigue,” she wrote. “It’s an ineffable, system-wide cry for help… I don’t know how long I can remain in this state.”

One text to her mother simply said:

“I really need relief… I can’t live like this forever.”

🌟 “The Light Came Back On”

After starting treatment just weeks ago, Moriarty said she felt a dramatic shift — both physically and emotionally.

“Within 24 hours of beginning treatment, I felt the light coming back on,” she wrote. “It’s been increasing in strength ever since.”

In a message to her father, she added:

“I already feel a world of a difference. Damn, this is how I’m supposed to feel? I’ve been missing out!”

💡 From Playing a Superhero to Reclaiming Her Own Spark

Fans of The Boys know Moriarty as Annie January (a.k.a. Starlight) — the beacon of light in a world full of darkness. Now, off-screen, Moriarty is stepping into an even more powerful role: truth-teller, advocate, survivor.

“Don’t just ‘suck it up’ and transcend suffering,” she urged in her post.
“If [your light] is dimming, even slightly — go get checked.”

Her message wasn’t just about illness — it was about listening, trusting, and fighting back. Not with powers, but with awareness.

🙏 A Powerful Reminder for Millions

Graves’ disease, which affects the thyroid, can be debilitating. Symptoms may include anxiety, weight loss, menstrual changes, tremors, and heart palpitations — and it often goes undiagnosed in its early stages.

Moriarty joins a growing list of brave women — including Wendy Williams, Daisy Ridley, and Missy Elliott — who’ve gone public with their struggles to raise awareness.

💬 A Hero On and Off the Screen

From battling corrupt superheroes on screen to battling her own invisible illness, Erin Moriarty’s story is a gut-wrenching yet empowering reminder that even our brightest stars can lose their light… and bravely fight to get it back.

🕯️ If something feels wrong — don’t wait. Your body is trying to tell you something.