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'Peep Show' star Matt King says he was paralysed after "rare stroke"

NME·Tom Skinner·about 1 month ago
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Peep Show star Matt King has said he was left paralysed after experiencing a “rare stroke” last weekend. The actor, comedian and DJ, 58, portrayed Super Hans in the hit Channel 4 sitcom between 2003 and 2015. Writing on social media today (Thursday April 30), King confirmed that he’d been hospitalised due to his recent health issue. “It’s true. I had a rare stroke of the spinal cord on Sunday,” he told his followers. “I was initially paralysed but was rushed to The Royal Sussex [County Hospital] and the staff have been amazing. Can walk again, a bit.” Referencing a popular Peep Show scene , in which his drug-addled character “accidentally runs to Windsor”, he added: “My legs were jelly, man. It didn’t feel fucking brilliant. Thank you for all the love and kindness.” King shared the update alongside a photo of himself in a hospital bed. You can see the post here: Per the Brain & Spine Foundation , a spinal stroke is a rare condition that sees a disruption in the blood supply to the spinal cord.…

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