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Jamie Lever recalls brother Jessey battled tumour at age of 10
Updated On: 11 March, 2026 11:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran comedian and actor Johnny Lever's daughter Jamie revealed that her brother Jesse battled a tumour that endangered his life. She also opened up about the emotional impact the disease had on the family

Jesse, Johnny and Jamie Lever
Veteran comedian and actor Johnny Lever's daughter Jamie Lever recently opened up about a challenging phase that the family went through when his son Jessey Lever was diagnosed with a tumour on the neck at the age of 10. She revealed how the diagnosis shook the family, adding that after an unsuccessful surgery, they spent nearly two years dealing with the tough phase before Jessey eventually recovered.
Jamie Lever opens up about brother Jesse's tumour battle
During a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, Johnny Lever’s daughter, Jamie Lever, recalled how the family coped with the situation. Jamie revealed Jesse was only around 10 to 12 years old when doctors discovered a tumour in his neck. She added that the situation was complicated because the tumour was wrapped around sensitive nerves, hence making surgery extremely risky.

