Once one of the most recognized names in adult entertainment, Emily Willis lived fast and shined bright. But in early 2024, everything changed in an instant. The 26-year-old star — born Litzy Lara Banuelos — suffered a devastating cardiac arrest while at a California rehab center, leaving her permanently disabled.

Emily had entered the Malibu Summit facility seeking recovery and a fresh start. But instead of healing, her health spiraled. For days, she battled severe chills, tremors, confusion, and pain. Staff called emergency services, but she was never taken to the hospital. The next morning, she was found unconscious — her heart stopped. Paramedics fought for nearly forty minutes to bring her back, but the delay left her with irreversible brain damage.

“She remains bedridden due to her neurological injuries,” said her family’s attorney, James A. Morris, Jr. “She can make some sounds and small movements, but she’s permanently paralysed.”

Her mother, Yesenia Cooper, has filed a lawsuit accusing the facility of neglect and professional misconduct, claiming Emily could have survived with timely care. Court filings reveal she was in severe distress, yet allowed to refuse hospital treatment — a decision that cost her everything.

Now, Emily lies in bed, trapped between body and mind, in what doctors suspect may be locked-in syndrome. For fans and family, her story is a haunting reminder of how fragile life — and trust — can be.