Famous Perth model reveals major injury after scary accident
Gemma Ward has revealed she endured a severe injury following a freak surfing accident, explaining her absence from social media.
The 37-year-old Perth-born model took to Instagram on Monday, where she told her 222,000 followers she fractured three vertebrae in her spine during a surfing mishap.
She also said that in the wake of her scary injury, she had to keep working, even flying to Paris for a Lancôme photoshoot, which Ward described as 'an honour' to take part in.
The tragic update was the blonde beauty's first post to Instagram since January.
'A lot has happened since I last posted. I fractured 3 vertebrae's in my spine from a surfing accident, flew to paris to shoot for Lancôme again which was a complete honour but in the wake of my accident I forgot to renew my passport so I had to get an emergency one and nearly missed the whole shoot,' she wrote in the caption. Gemma Ward pictured in a neck brace following a surfing accident. Credit: Supplied
Ward continued to say that while she was recovering, she completed a writing course, read some books and 'reflected on my life and the current state of the world'.
She is now focused on working on her 'strength and rehabilitation', writing a novel and raising her three young kids.
'Hope you are all doing well and getting some rest here and there,' she finished.
Several of her famous friends flooded the comments section of the post with well-wishes.
Fellow Aussie Nicole Trunfio wrote: 'So many emotions. Get better soon. Miss you and the babes and a NOVEL?? I cannot [wait] to read!'
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Sports Illustrated alum Jessica Gomes wrote: 'Always back in full form! You are the best!! Love you big!!!'
Victoria's Secret model Martha Hunt left several heart and plaster emojis on the post.
Ward was recently spotted catching waves while enjoying a beach day with her children in Sydney.
The famously private model was photographed barefoot and makeup free in April as she wrangled towels and carried her kids' belongings.
Ward has graced the covers of Vogue and walked for designer brands such as Prada, Chanel, and Dior since she made her Australian Fashion Week debut aged 15.
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