TENSE TIME Injured EastEnders crew member’s family break silence with new update on his health after horror fall and coma
AN INJURED EastEnders crew member’s family have broken their silence with a new update on his health after his horror fall that left him in a coma.
Electrician Connor, who works on the set of the BBC soap, was travelling in Colombia over Christmas when he fell from a 11-storey building.
Connor spent nine days in a coma and has had multiple life-saving surgeries with his mum saying it is a “miracle” he survived.
Today his concerned family gave an update on how he is doing.
A statement read: “Hi everyone, We want to keep you all updated on Connor’s progress.
“He has now been weaned from the sedation and oxygen and is out of ICU.
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“He has been sitting up in bed and is able to eat soft foods.
“Denise is still with him in Colombia and he is aware of the GoFundMe and is overwhelmed by everyone’s love and support.
“He is alert and in good spirits, which is remarkable considering his injuries.”
Continuing, the statement read: “He is still waiting on the surgeries that he needs for his fractures.
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“We are liaising with the hospital, to try and get him the care that he needs to be able fly home, but for the time being he remains in hospital in Colombia.
“Thank you all so much for your support and well wishes during this immensely difficult and stressful time.
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“Love Denise & family.”
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Connor’s family is now desperately trying to raise £30,000 to cover his expensive medical bills.
EastEnders star Jake Woods was first to kick of the fundraising and shared the GoFundMe page on Instagram and wrote: “Please help Connor and his family at this devastating time.
“He is a top man and respected by everyone here who works at the studios please help if you can thank you.”
More of the EastEnders cast soon followed Jake, who himself pledged £200.
Scott Maslen donated £300, with Emma Barton, Gillian Taylforth, Jessie Wallace, Diane Parish, Colin Salmon, and Adam Woodyatt all giving £100.
Clair Norris contributed £50, while Jacqueline Jossa donated £200.
As of this evening, a total of £27,193 has been raised.
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The GoFundMe page organiser Victoria Dean previously issued an update on January 2, sharing that Connor was aware his mum Denise was by his side.
It read: “After 9 days in a coma, he is now off of mechanical ventilation and breathing with minimal support.
“He remains in ICU and is still under light sedation, but is aware that Denise is there and is responding to her.
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“He was due to have another surgery today, but this has been delayed and we are hoping to get a date for next week.
“Thank you so much for all of your support, it really means the world to all of us. Love from Denise & family Xxxx.”
