Mitch McConnell is finally back home after nearly two months in medical care — bringing at least some answers after his mysterious hospitalization sparked wild rumors about his health and even demands for “proof of life.”

The 84-year-old Kentucky senator announced on August 6 that he had been discharged from a rehabilitation center and would continue recovering at home following a frightening fall in June.

“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home,” McConnell said in a statement.

“Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.”

McConnell, who has served seven terms in the Senate, did not say when he expects to return to Capitol Hill.

His release comes after weeks of intense speculation surrounding the June 14 medical emergency that initially landed him in the hospital.

McConnell’s office revealed very little at first, issuing only a brief statement saying the senator had been admitted and was “receiving excellent care.”

The lack of details quickly fueled questions about just how serious his condition really was.

Reports later emerged that McConnell had fallen at his home and briefly lost consciousness, but his team’s limited public updates allowed far more dramatic rumors to spread online.

On July 6, conservative activist and reporter Laura Loomer claimed on X that a “very high-level source” had told her McConnell was brain dead and being kept alive by machines.

The explosive claim was never substantiated.

Questions also erupted over the whereabouts of McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, who had traveled to China around the time of her husband’s hospitalization.

Chao previously served as transportation secretary under President Donald Trump and labor secretary under President George W. Bush.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune attempted to calm fears by saying he had personally spoken with McConnell.

“He sounded good,” Thune said. “He wants to be back.”

But the continued lack of public appearances only intensified speculation.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was among those who called for McConnell’s team to provide some form of “proof of life,” such as a phone call or video showing the senator was recovering.

Nearly a month after the fall, McConnell finally addressed the growing questions himself.

On July 12, his office released the first photo of the senator since the medical emergency along with a detailed statement explaining what had happened.

“My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion,” McConnell said.

“I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages. But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital.”

McConnell also revealed that his recovery had been complicated by a mild case of pneumonia.

He said he had spent the following weeks working to regain his strength.

Despite being away from Washington, McConnell insisted he had remained involved in Senate business.

“Rest assured that, in the meantime, I’m not taking a break from the Senate business that matters to you,” he said.

McConnell said he had continued speaking with fellow senators about government spending, the midterm elections and other political issues.

The latest health scare is especially significant because McConnell has suffered several troubling incidents in recent years.

He has endured multiple falls, including a 2023 accident that left him with a concussion and fractured rib.

McConnell has also experienced highly publicized moments in which he appeared to suddenly freeze while speaking to reporters, raising questions about his health and ability to continue serving.

Those episodes led to growing pressure from some critics for the longtime Republican powerbroker to retire.

McConnell has already announced that he will not seek another term.

He is expected to leave Congress when his current Senate term ends in January 2027, closing out a political career that has stretched across more than four decades.

For now, McConnell is back home — but after weeks of secrecy, rumors and unanswered questions, all eyes will be on when the veteran senator finally returns to Washington.