Suddenly, his demeanor changed, and the “Modern Family” star seemed to be in agony.
He then forced a toothy smile, turning his face into a frown.
Forget the TV appearances.

Health comes first."
The actor mumbled something that went unheard by the microphone and seemed relieved when his segment concluded.
Another person remarked, “He’s an actor, y’all.”

Given Stonestreet’s openness, it’s unlikely that he would use humor to address a genuine health issue.