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Leslie Ash has posted a health update 20 years after she contracted the MSSA superbug which almost left her unable to walk.
The actress, 64, won a record £5million compensation in 2008 after contracting the hospital-acquired infection.
She had been admitted to hospital in April 2004 after suffering two broken ribs after falling out of bed during a lovemaking session with her husband, former footballer Lee Chapman.
But it was while she was in hospital for this injury that she contracted a “deadly strain” of the superbug MRSA due to an abscess that had developed in her spine, which could have left her permanently unable to walk.
Leslie revealed she was only given “slight hope of recovery” by doctors, who thought she would be wheelchair-bound by the time she turned 60 due to a life-changing spinal condition.
Leslie Ash, 64, posted a health update 20 years after she contracted the MSSA superbug that almost left her unable to walk.
Now, 20 years later, Leslie spoke to Charlotte Hawkins and Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain about her current health.
Against all odds, the Quadrophenia star has recovered and rarely relies on a reliable cane, let alone a wheelchair.
Now, 20 years later, Leslie spoke to Charlotte Hawkins and Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain about her current health.
She said: ‘Obviously, I will never be the same as I was. But yes, it’s exactly 20 years and that’s fine.
‘I still love working, I can still do things. I’m nowhere near what I was before, but I feel very, very, very good. I’m very healthy.’
He added: “They said I would be in a wheelchair when I was 60, but I think I’m very lucky.” You know, my husbands helped me with my rehab and took me to the gym.
‘And really making sure I stay fit. You have to keep your core strong. There are so many things you have to do, mentally too.
The Men Behaving Badly star previously admitted he needed “mental strength” to continue fighting his condition, but defied doctors’ expectations.
Leslie, who was given a grim prognosis following the series of unfortunate events, said Sun: ‘They said I would be in a wheelchair at 60 because of my terrible hips and knees. They only gave me a slight hope of recovery, but because I wanted it bad enough I was able to achieve what I have today.’
She had been admitted to hospital in April 2004 after suffering two broken ribs after falling out of bed during a lovemaking session with her husband, former footballer Lee Chapman (pictured in 2007).
But it was while she was in hospital for this injury that she contracted a “deadly strain” of the superbug MRSA due to an abscess that had developed in her spine, which could have left her permanently unable to walk.
Leslie revealed that doctors only gave her a “slight hope of recovery” as they thought she would be wheelchair-bound by the time she turned 60 due to a life-changing spinal condition.
Leslie is known for her role in the British comedy Men Behaving Badly (pictured with Martin Clunes (top left), Caroline Quentin (bottom left) and Neil Morrissey (top right).
In 2008, Leslie successfully sued Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and won a staggering £5 million in compensation, having contracted the antibiotic-resistant form of MSSA infection after an epidural needle came loose.
The payout was so substantial because it was believed she would not return to current television roles, and the compensation reflected future loss of income.
On the importance of staying optimistic, the Oxfordshire-born star said: “If I sat down and did nothing, I’d be in a wheelchair by now, without a doubt.” You need a lot of mental strength to keep fighting.”