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Noam Chomsky, the iconic linguist and political thinker, has been noticeably absent from the public stage over the past year—and now we know why. According to the Associated Press and confirmed by his wife Valeria and longtime MIT assistant Bev Stohl, Chomsky, now 95, suffered a significant stroke in June last year. He’s since been quietly recovering, recently relocated to a São Paulo hospital in Brazil for specialist treatment. His wife shared that while he has shown some improvement—he’s left intensive care and moved to a regular hospital room—he still faces profound challenges: difficulty speaking and impairment on the right side of his body. His days are marked by regular visits from neurology, speech, and respiratory therapists, and, despite his silence, he continues to watch news coverage intently. Family say he sometimes raises his left arm in frustration or grief, particularly when confronted with footage of Gaza, underlining just how deeply he remains invested in world affairs, even from the sidelines. Media Lens noted that his withdrawal from public engagement left a doctrinal gap during some of the most turbulent times in the Middle East, with tributes and well-wishes pouring in from figures like Mehdi Hasan, Aaron Maté, and journalists globally.

Though Chomsky has not participated in interviews, media, or social posts over the past year, his presence lingers: The Nation is currently spotlighting his incisive antiwar activism in “We Are Many,” a documentary revisiting the 2003 Iraq War protests and tracing their impact on younger activists. News sources including Time and the Independent have covered his health and career, emphasizing the world’s loss in not hearing his sharp critique of current US policies and the Israeli actions in Gaza. His most recent book, “The Myth of American Idealism,” released with Nathan Robinson, is described by reviewers as a likely capstone on his prolific authorship—a fitting summation of his decades-long fight to expose the realities behind official narratives and advocate for ordinary people. If you’re seeking a social media glimpse or public comment from Chomsky himself, you will not find it; his correspondence and output remain on indefinite pause since the stroke, with those close to him managing occasional health updates primarily through Reddit threads and select media outlets.

There is no verified record of any recent business activity, speeches, or personal writings, and rumors about new appearances or commentaries are reliably debunked by his family and staff. For now, his most lasting impact is felt in the literature, activism, and ongoing debates he shaped—including new recognition at academic panels and film retrospectives steeped in his legacy of intellectual rebellion.

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