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The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Netflix star left in agony with broken leg after terrifying bike accident
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. 7 7 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 7 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 7 7
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Normal People star shares agony after breaking his leg following a horrifying bike accident
Sebastian de Souza has revealed he has broken his leg following a horrific bike accident. The Normal People actor, 32, who recently starred in Netflix 's The Life List this year alongside Sofia Carson, posted photos of him in hospital on Instagram as he revealed the extent of the damage on Tuesday. The TV star said he was 'rescued by strangers' and taken to St Mary's Hospital in Paddington after falling off his bike. He wrote: '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. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The actor, who starred in Netflix 's The Life List this year alongside Sofia Carson, posted photos of him in hospital on Instagram as he revealed the extent of the damage '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. '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. '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. 'Thank God for @nhsengland @nhsenglandldn. 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. 'Apologies for the lengthy message: I just wanted to say the biggest thank you imaginable to all the staff at St Mary's Paddington for doing what you do and for being the amazing human beings that you are. 'And an equally massive thank you to my incredible family and extraordinary friends — the most remarkable, steadfast, loyal and supportive on Earth — for helping me crutch my way through this fascinating new chapter!' Sebastian first found fame as Matty Levan on Channel 4 cult classic teen series Skins. He then went on to star in Plastic, alongside Brit actor turned Hollywood hunk Will Poulter. Sebastian then starred alongside Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult in Channel 4 series The Great. The actor has also made an appearance in BBC's Normal People.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TV star rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after horrifying road accident and being ‘rescued by strangers'
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. 6 6 6 6 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. @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 6
