Danny Trejo is setting the record straight after photos circulated online of the actor in a wheelchair at the airport. On Oct. 21, TMZ posted photos of Trejo being wheeled through Toronto Pearson International Airport alongside his son, Gilbert.
Many fans raised concerns over the Machete actor’s health and whether or not they should be worried about the 81-year-old.
TMZ caught up with Trejo, who reveals, “Everything is awesome!” While wearing a Dodgers hat and jersey, the actor is in good spirits, preparing for a celebration at his Hollywood restaurant, Trejo’s Cantina.
He even took the time to say hello to some fans and continued to assure everyone that “Everything’s beautiful.”
đ Danny Trejo gives a health update after using a wheelchair at the airport.
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After the photos of Trejo in a wheelchair were released, TMZ learned from a source close to the actor that he had undergone a knee replacement surgery. Traveling through the airports in a wheelchair is convenient and easier on the actor.
With Trejo perfectly alright, he also revealed his excitement for his upcoming project with the History Channel. The series Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo returns for Season 2, which is set to premiere on Nov. 11, 2025.
Trejo stars as the series host, taking audiences through “found-history” discoveries. Fans get an inside look at hidden artifacts, lost civilizations to secret structures, and relics that have been unearthed. The series is produced by A+E Factual Studios alongside the History Channel.
Besides the series, Trejo is also starring in the 2025 movie The Wrecker and voices the character Jesus in Zootopia 2. He will also lend his voice to the series Chibiverse and Krapopolis.
