In early August 2023, Corey Feldman announced his separation from his wife, Courtney Anne Mitchell, stating, “We have been through so much together and still have much love and respect for each other. There is no one to blame,” according to a statement given to Page Six. Feldman and Mitchell began their relationship in 2012, with Feldman proposing four years later in Palm Springs, presenting a piece of paper with checkboxes for “yes” and “no,” as reported by People magazine. Mitchell marked the “yes” option, and shortly after, the two tied the knot at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, as reported by E! News at the time. However, after seven years of marriage, they decided to part ways. Feldman provided some insight into the reasons behind the split, explaining, “This is a case of life becoming really hard, Courtney dealing with health issues, and two people who have grown apart and now find themselves at a crossroads.”
Mitchell has been grappling with chronic health conditions, beginning with a COVID-19 diagnosis, which has persisted for a few years. In June 2023, she shared an update on Instagram, revealing, “I contracted a bug in December 2021 which I believe led to the Chronic Hives Condition, as it wasn’t there prior.” Additionally, in a statement to Page Six, Mitchell disclosed that she has been battling chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition characterized by extreme fatigue regardless of adequate rest, along with symptoms like headaches, mood swings, and forgetfulness. “This has taken a massive toll on me and my family,” Mitchell expressed.
As a singer and DJ, Mitchell had been touring with Feldman and performing alongside him and his band nationwide. However, due to her health struggles, she won’t be continuing with the tours. Mitchell explained, “It’s been a long journey of dealing with my own chronic fatigue syndrome which makes it difficult to keep up with the high energy of touring and traveling from place to place.” Despite their separation, both Feldman and Mitchell have spoken highly of each other and their relationship in their respective statements. Additionally, there have been no significant changes to their social media accounts, with photos together still intact, and Mitchell still identifying herself as a “wifey” in her Instagram bio.
Less than a month prior to their separation, Mitchell shared a birthday tribute to Feldman on Instagram, wishing him well in Hawaii with his close family. Although the post appeared typical, some fans expressed concern in the comments section. “Happy birthday to Corey but this seems cryptic, hope all is ok,” one user wrote. “Haven’t seen you post in a month, I sincerely hope all is well. Miss your posts,” read another comment. Fast forward a few weeks, and it appears these fans’ instincts were accurate.
Since announcing their separation, Mitchell has been active on social media and even provided a small update on her health status. On September 10, 2023, a fan inquired about how she was doing in a comment on one of her Instagram posts, to which Mitchell responded, “Healing one day at a time,” accompanied by a red heart emoji. While Mitchell hasn’t shared extensive health updates on social media, she has shared some practices that seem beneficial for her, such as drinking watermelon juice.