Swamp People’s Troy Landry Shares Heartbreaking News About Grandson’s Illness

Troy Landry’s Grandson Cruz Faces Health Battle

Welcome back to TalkX! Today, we bring you some heartbreaking news from the beloved star of Swamp People, Troy Landry. Over the course of 16 seasons, Troy has captivated fans with his incredible alligator hunting skills and strong family values. While we’ve witnessed cast members come and go, and even welcomed newborns into the Landry family, today’s news takes a more emotional turn. Troy has recently opened up about the devastating health battle his grandson Cruz is facing. Stay tuned as we share the details of this heart-wrenching update and how fans can offer their support.

Troy, known for his tough exterior on Swamp People, has been melting hearts with his deep affection for his grandchildren. The reality star often shares sweet moments with them, and just last month, he posted a heartwarming update featuring his granddaughter, Riley Blake. In the post, Troy revealed that he had surprised Riley at her school for lunch, capturing her pure excitement in a series of adorable photos. “We surprised Riley Blake at school the other day for lunch. She was so excited; she’s getting so big,” he captioned. Fans were quick to comment on how much Riley has grown, sharing in the joy of those precious moments.

However, amid these joyful moments, Troy recently shared some deeply emotional news about his grandson Cruz. In a touching post on Facebook, Troy opened up about Cruz’s ongoing health struggles. Cruz has been battling end-stage liver disease and has been on the transplant list for two months, waiting for a life-saving donor. Despite his struggles, Cruz bravely tried to smile for the camera in a video that Troy posted, showcasing the infant’s strength and resilience.

Troy has been doing everything in his power to support Cruz, including raising awareness about the critical need for organ donations. Earlier this year, the Landry family set up a fundraiser to help with Cruz’s transplant and ongoing medical expenses. Cruz was born with biliary atresia, a rare condition that affects the bile ducts and prevents the liver from functioning properly. This leads to serious complications, including liver failure if left untreated. A liver transplant is his only hope for survival.

The outpouring of love and support from fans has been overwhelming, with many flooding the comment section of Troy’s post with messages of love, prayers, and encouragement. One supporter wrote, “Dear Heavenly Father, please help baby Cruz in Jesus’ name, Amen.” Another shared their own experience, saying, “Praying our boy will be getting labs tomorrow to see if we will be referred to a transplant clinic. The biliary atresia network has been a godsend to us. So much support.” The Landry family is holding onto hope, as the fight for Cruz’s life continues.

While Troy’s heart remains with Cruz, he continues to embrace his role as a grandfather and stay busy with his passion for hunting. Outside of Swamp People, Troy has been sharing his hunting adventures with fans. Just last month, he gave viewers a sneak peek into one of his latest hunts, showing off a massive snake that he and his team captured. Troy revealed that viewers will get to witness this intense hunt in an upcoming episode of Swamp People titled “Serpent Invasion.” The highly anticipated episode will air on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, as part of Swamp People Season 16 on the History Channel. Fans can expect plenty of action as Troy and his crew take on the challenge of tracking and taking down the giant reptile.

As the Landry family continues to hold on to hope for Cruz’s recovery, the outpouring of love and prayers from fans reminds us of the power of community and support during life’s most difficult moments. The Landry family remains grateful for the strength and kindness shown by all those rallying behind Cruz in this critical time. We continue to pray for a miracle, and for the day a donor is found to save baby Cruz’s life.