Over the past three years, Shcherbakov has endured a severe femoral neck fracture followed by joint replacement surgery, an emergency hospitalization due to a heart attack against the backdrop of a hypertensive crisis, repeated corrective therapy, and a diagnosis of "ischemia." In December 2023, the actor fell in his apartment and suffered a femoral neck fracture. The injury required a complex joint replacement surgery, after which he underwent a lengthy recovery period. Barely recovering from orthopedic issues, in February 2025, Shcherbakov was urgently admitted to the hospital with an acute heart attack. Doctors diagnosed unstable angina, which developed against the backdrop of a hypertensive crisis. At that time, his son, director Vasily Shcherbakov, told reporters: "Dad is conscious, his condition has stabilized. His heart was severely affected, but there is currently no threat to his life. Thank you to the doctors — they are doing everything possible." Despite the doctors' efforts, the artist continued to experience issues with his blood vessels and blood pressure. In May 2025, the actor was hospitalized again for therapy adjustment: he spent the entire summer undergoing cardiac rehabilitation under the supervision of specialists. In the fall of 2025 and early 2026, rumors about the deterioration of his health condition periodically appeared in the press; however, the family emphasized that Boris Vasilyevich is a disciplined person who follows a regimen, diet, and strives to maintain physical activity. "Everything is fine now. Borya is at home and feels good," Tatiana Vasilyevna Bronzova told reporters.