NI girl with mystery condition meets hero in ‘surreal' moment: ‘She was so awestruck'
Magherafelt girl's dad tells Aine Toner about challenges faced by family, and why he's so proud of his daughter
It's not every day you get to meet your hero — but one for a Magherafelt young woman, this dream came true.
Holly Henry met wrestler Cody Rhodes at the WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania event in Belfast in March thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation, the charity that helps fulfill the wishes of seriously ill children. She enjoyed a VIP experience and also met the US women's champion Chelsea Green.
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Netflix star left in agony with broken leg after terrifying bike accident
The star was rushed to A&E by 'kind people who he will never be able to repay' Netflix star left in agony with broken leg after terrifying bike accident Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NETFLIX and Skins star Sebastian de Souza has shared photos from his hospital bed after getting into a serious bike accident. The 32-year-old actor – who has appeared in The Life List, Medici, Normal People and The Great – posted his update via his Instagram account. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Actor Sebastian de Souza has shared photos from a two-week stay in hospital Credit: Getty 7 The star suffered a bad broken leg that required an operation to fix Credit: Instagram Despite the nasty injury, breaking his leg, Sebastian made light of the situation, posing in his bed and later down the pub with a pint, while still in his medical gown. He wrote: 'New Hair! New Normal! Dear Souzles, forgive the radio silence! Three weeks ago I broke my leg falling off my bike.' He credited 'very very kind people' who helped get him to St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, as well as the team who looked after him once at A&E. 'You know who you are and I will never be able to repay you,' he commented. Praising the 'extraordinary team', he said: 'the gorgeous paramedics, doctors, nurses, domestic and administrative staff, all of whom made me feel so welcome and comfortable and safe. 'As it turned out, I had a tibial plateau fracture (more commonly known as bike leg) and needed an operation.' 'St Mary's is one of the best trauma centres on planet earth and so, naturally, there were lots of poor people with injuries far graver than mine queuing up for operations that needed doing quickly, which meant my mangled knee would have to wait a little bit before getting patched up,' he continued. 'And so it was that I ended up spending the most wonderful, inspiring, insightful, love-filled fortnight on St Mary's Valentine Ellis and Zachary Cope wards, waiting for my surgery!' Sebastian noted: 'I have never been treated with such kindness, care, respect, sensitivity and love, nor have I ever seen such professionalism and compassion shown so consistently by anyone to everyone, ever.' 'Thank God for @nhsengland @nhsenglandldn,' he said. 'As far as I'm concerned the NHS is the greatest institution ever invented and should be supported, protected and celebrated at all costs. Forever.' 7 The star made light of the situation, sharing a picture grabbing a pint in a pub Credit: Instagram 7 The actor is known for Skins, Normal People and Medici Credit: BBC Apologising for the long message, Sebastian went on to praise his family and friends for supporting him 'through this fascinating new chapter'. Friends and fans were quick to send the actor their well wishes, with Sarah Parish joking: 'Darling!!! You poor love. I hope you gave your best Leslie Phillips from 'Carry on Nurse'' Another added: 'You 'll bounce back in no time Sending you lots of love' While a fan account for The Life List wrote: 'My sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery to you, beloved Sebastian!' 7 Sebastian praised the NHS for their "kindness, care, respect, sensitivity and love" Credit: Instagram 7 The actor waited two weeks for his operation Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
TV star rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after horrifying road accident and being ‘rescued by strangers'
He posted various photos from hospital as he recovered from his horror accident A&E DASH TV star rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after horrifying road accident and being 'rescued by strangers' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TV star has been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, after a horrifying road accident meant they had to be 'rescued by strangers.' Sebastian de Souza, 32, took to social media to reveal to his legion of followers what had happened. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 A TV star has been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, after a horrifying road accident meant they had to be 'rescued by strangers' Credit: Instagram 6 Sebastian de Souza, 32, took to social media to reveal to his legion of followers what had happened Credit: Instagram 6 Sebastian is famous for the likes of The Great, The Lift List and Normal People Credit: Getty 6 Sebastian posted from the pub in his hospital gown Credit: Instagram While showing off a new hair cut, he said: 'New Hair! New Normal! "Dear Souzles, forgive the radio silence! "Three weeks ago I broke my leg falling off my bike. "Some very, very kind people (the first of thousands of kind people who have gone out of their way to help me recently — you know who you are and I will never be able to repay you) got me to St Mary's Hospital Paddington, where I was whisked through the extraordinary A&E department by the gorgeous paramedics, doctors, nurses, domestic and administrative staff, all of whom made to feel so welcome and comfortable and safe.' Sebastian shared a string of images from the hospital, including one of his leg up, and one holding up a smoothie while recovering. He also shared snaps of friends and family who'd come to visit him, as well as photos of his leg all bandaged up. Clearly seeing the bright side, he posted a photo from the pub in his hospital gown in a wheelchair with his broken leg being supported, while he drank a beer. The actor continued to update his fans, writing: 'As it turned out, I had a tibial plateau fracture (more commonly known as @lime bike leg) and needed an operation. "St Mary's is one of the best trauma centres on planet earth and so, naturally, there were lots of poor people with injuries far graver than mine queuing up for operations that needed doing quickly, which meant my mangled knee would have to wait a little bit before getting patched up. Normal People sets pulses racing with steamy sex scene "And so it was that I ended up spending the most wonderful, inspiring, insightful, love-filled fortnight on St Mary's Valentine Ellis and Zachary Cope wards, waiting for my surgery! As I say in my thank you card on slide 18, I have never been treated with such kindness, care, respect, sensitivity and love. 'Nor have I ever seen such professionalism and compassion shown so consistently by anyone to everyone, ever. During my two weeks with you I witnessed selflessness and charity and generosity of spirit the like of which one never sees these days. Behaviour rarer than magic.' He ended his message by thanking the hospital staff again, for 'helping [him] crutch [his] way through this fascinating new chapter!' Fans and friends were quick to comment, wishing the star a speedy recovery. Sebastian has starred in many well-known shows, and first found fame as Matty Levan on Channel 4 cult classic teen series Skins. He's landed roles in the likes of Plastic, alongside Brit actor turned Hollywood hunk Will Poulter and had a starring role alongside Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult in Channel 4 series The Great. Other acting credits of Sebastian's include Normal People, and Netflix's The Life List. 6 He updated fans on his progress from the hospital bed Credit: Instagram 6 Sebastian broke his leg after falling off his bike Credit: Instagram
Metro
13 hours ago
- Metro
Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh reveals new name after snubbing dad Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's child, born Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, is now going by a new name. The 19-year-old appeared at the launch of Isabel Marant's capsule collection with Net-A-Porter on Thursday, May 29, in LA. Shiloh was listed as 'Shi Joli' in the event's press release, according to US Weekly. The name, which excludes her father's surname altogether, is seemingly a shortened version of her new legal name. Shi was credited at the event as a choreographer for a dance routine performed by Keoni Rose and Tako Suzuki to singer-songwriter Luella's new song Naïve. Shortly after her 18th birthday in May of last year, Shi filed documents to drop her famous dad's surname amid her parents' ongoing legal battles. She later announced her intention via an advert in the Los Angeles Times, per California law, and attended a hearing in August. According to People Magazine, the teenager was reportedly granted her wish and was legally allowed to change her name to Shiloh Jolie. Although Brad has not spoken publicly about the decision, an insider claimed that he was 'aware and upset' about the move. 'He's aware and upset that Shiloh dropped his last name,' a source told People Magazine. 'The reminders that he's lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It's very sad.' Shi was born in 2006, nearly a year after her parents started dating. Pitt and Jolie also share children Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16. Shi isn't the only one of her siblings to drop Pitt as a surname; her sister Zahara publicly introduced herself using only her mother's last name when she joined the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha at Spelman College. Vivienne also appears to have done the same, with her choice revealed on the playbill for musical The Outsiders, with the credits listing her just as 'Vivienne Jolie.' It remains unclear if any of the children besides Shi have legally changed their names. The news of Shi's name change comes after Pitt's revealing interview for the June issue of GQ magazine, in which he promoted his new movie F1 and addressed the finalization of his divorce from Jolie. 'No, I don't think it was that major of a thing,' Pitt said when asked if he felt any relief after the court proceedings finally wrapped up. 'Just something coming to fruition. Legally.' More Trending That legal journey began in 2016, when Jolie filed for divorce after two years of marriage and more than a decade together. What followed was a highly publicised and often acrimonious separation, encompassing custody disputes, property disagreements, and, more recently, a contentious fight over their jointly-owned French winery, Chateau Miraval. While the divorce was officially finalised in December 2023, many of the issues between the former couple continued to play out in court, casting a long shadow over both of their careers and public images. The legal proceedings were punctuated by allegations of abuse, which Pitt has denied. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe addresses fiancée's mystery cruise ship death MORE: Cynthia Erivo defends her casting as Jesus in 'the gayest place on Earth' MORE: 16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis 'living a nightmare' after son Weston dies aged 16
