
Kate Beckinsale recounts how chivalrous Keanu Reeves’ protected her after wardrobe malfunction at Cannes
'The legend of Nicest Guy Ever Keanu grows'
2023-05-31 19:53

Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double paralysed for life following Harry Potter scene
Daniel Radcliffe is producing a documentary about his Harry Potter stunt double who was left paralysed from a scene gone wrong. David Holmes was left with a broken neck while filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010). He was said to be rehearsing a flying scene at Warner Bros Studios, Leavesden, in 2009, when he was jerked backwards "at speed" during a scene that mimicked an explosion. Holmes launched into the wall during the freak accident and was immediately rushed to Watford General Hospital before being transferred to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore where he stayed for a further six months. Doctors informed him that he was paralysed from the chest down, with limited movement in his hands and arms. Speaking about the horrific incident, Holmes previously told the Mirror: "I hit the wall and then landed on the crash mat underneath. My stunt coordinator grabbed my hand and said, ‘Squeeze my fingers’. I could move my arm to grab his hand but I couldn’t squeeze his fingers. "I looked into his eyes and that’s when I realised what happened was major. I remember slipping in and out of consciousness because of the pain levels. I’d broken a bone before, so recognising that weird feeling across my whole body from my fingertips right down to my toes, I knew I had really done some damage." A synopsis for the upcoming documentary reads: "Over the next 10 years, the two form an inextricable bond, but on the penultimate film a tragic accident on set leaves David paralysed with a debilitating spinal injury, turning his world upside down." Holmes later took to Instagram on 24 October with an announcement for the show. "Being a stuntman was my calling in life, and doubling Harry was the best job in the world. In January 2009, I had a stunt rehearsal accident that changed my life forever," he wrote. "This film tells the story of not just my achievements in front of camera, but also the challenges I face every day, and my overall attitude to life after suffering a broken neck." How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-25 21:50

Daniel Radcliffe goes casual with partner Erin Darke while taking their baby for a Manhattan stroll
Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke had their first child in April 2023
2023-05-11 18:28

Gio Benitez bids farewell to pregnant co-host Janai Norman on 'GMA' as she embarks on her maternity leave
Gio Benitez shared a small clip from 'GMA' set, giving farewell to her pregnant co-star Janai Norman
2023-11-08 12:25

This Eco-Friendly, Wearable Sleeping Bag Will Keep You Cozy on Chilly Nights
The best sleeping bag is one you can walk around in, and VOITED’s Slumber Jacket proves it.
2023-11-10 23:19

Ross Kemp reveals he would have boarded Oceangate submersible that killed five
Ross Kemp has revealed that he had planned to go on the Titanic submersible that killed five people. The documentary maker revealed that it was set to form part of a new show he was working on, but the plug was pulled after a member of production deemed the vessel unsafe. "I was invited", he said on This Morning. "We had dialogue with the company in order for me to go down – actually this summer." "I love diving and I’m a qualified diver and I’m fascinated by the sea and I’m fascinated by wrecks." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-07-04 23:58

Why Are Unidentified People Called John or Jane Doe?
From the courts to the morgue, if the government doesn't know someone's name or wants to withhold it, they give them one of these as a placeholder. Why?
2023-09-26 04:51

Spell it out: Paris' Champs-Elysees hosts mass 'dictation'
Not to be outdone by US-style spelling bee extravaganzas, Paris's most famous street the Champs-Elysees was transformed into an open-air mass "dictation" spellathon Sunday, pitting thousands of...
2023-06-05 08:28

Lorraine Kelly slammed for 'repeatedly misgendering' Sam Smith on live TV
Lorraine Kelly has ruffled feathers after repeatedly misgendering Sam Smith on her ITV show this morning (13 July) - even at one point calling the singer 'fella'. The topic of discussion was the non-binary artist's extra large (16XL to be precise) outfit at the Barbie premiere. "It’s a bit big for him. If he was my son, I’d be saying, 'Son, that’s too big for you.'… He’s going to stand out", she said. "He knows what he’s doing, does that fella." Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-07-13 22:58

Joe Rogan stunned at how scientists recreated Pink Flyod song using 'patient's brain waves'
Joe Rogan recently shared an article by Erin Prater about scientists using recorded brain waves to recreate a Pink Floyd song with the help of AI
2023-08-21 16:48

Jenny McCarthy trolled over 'inappropriate' snap from Skims BTS photoshoot: 'Stop littering the internet'
Jenny McCarthy receives backlash for sharing an inappropriate snap from Skims BTS photoshoot featuring Carmen Electra
2023-07-11 14:46

Woman sues ex-Grammys CEO for sexual assault and accuses Recording Academy of negligence
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the former CEO of the Grammy Awards accusing him of a 2018 sexual assault
2023-11-09 07:57
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