Brooke Shields had a grand mal seizure—here’s what you need to know about the condition

Actress and model Brooke Shields has revealed she suffered a grand mal seizure in September. In an interview, Shields revealed that the seizure caused her to lose control of her movements, froth at the mouth and eventually lose consciousness. The actress doesn’t have a history of seizures—and many people reading her story may be wondering if they’re also at risk.