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Joe Manganiello recalls giving away his gun during severe illness

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published October 12, 2026 · Rich Roll Podcast · Joe Manganiello Opens Up About The Mystery Illness That Almost Killed Him
Joe Manganiello recalls giving away his gun during severe illness
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Joe Manganiello Opens Up About The Mystery Illness That Almost Killed Him

What was said

"There was a moment where I had to give my gun away. Right before I got the dog, I gave the gun away cuz I kept thinking about it and just stuck it out."

Joe Manganiello recalls that during a period of intense pain and deterioration he removed his access to a firearm, saying he decided to give the gun away. He frames the decision as a self-protective step while feeling he had lost control and was trying to endure ongoing medical setbacks.

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Joe Manganiello · guest
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Rich Roll Podcast
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Joe Manganiello Opens Up About The Mystery Illness That Almost Killed Him
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