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03-15-2009, 10:23 AM
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Following the accident that occured in January, that injured David Holmes, Dan Radcliffe's stuntman, it has been reported that he will never walk again and shall remain confined to a wheelchair. Quote:
A friend said: "David is struggling to come to terms with the news.
The friend said: "David had done the stunt earlier that day but he said that it was harder to perform than usual and that it hurt when it was pulling him back.
"It's a dangerous stunt and David knew that. Most stuntmen get double their daily pay to carry it out.
"The stunt went terribly wrong and David was thrown so far that he missed all of the safety mats. He hit the ground very hard.
"He told crew members he couldn't feel anything from the waist down."
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A source revealed: "Greg (Stunt co-ordinator) is devastated by what has happened. He was there when the surgeons told David that he would never walk again.
It's terrible news but his family and friends are trying to offer him as much support as they can.
"He is so young and was very good at his job. But his life will be completely altered now."
The source added: "Although David has been told he'll never walk again he is still not giving up hope.
"Deep down he knows it's unlikely but it's still early days and so he's not giving up completely."
The article also states that a lawsuit is expected to arise however Holmes is to be paid until the end of the Deathly Hallows shoot, with his mortgage also being paid until a settlement can be reached.
Tom Felton (Draco) briefly hinted at this diagnosis in his interview with the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Quote:
But a friend of mine has just broken his neck and will never walk again.
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03-15-2009, 09:14 PM
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Oh, no.. That's awful. I'm glad he's not giving up hope. Good for him.
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03-15-2009, 09:18 PM
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Oh no...ç_ç Poor David..
I'm so sorry...
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03-15-2009, 09:37 PM
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thats not good at all, i hope one day he will walk again.
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03-15-2009, 10:08 PM
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Oh my  that's just awful.
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03-15-2009, 11:05 PM
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That's really sad to hear. I'm glad he isn't giving up hope though.
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03-15-2009, 11:23 PM
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Oh goodness ..
I will keep him in my thoughts.
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03-15-2009, 11:33 PM
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omg that's terrible...
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03-15-2009, 11:41 PM
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That's so horrible  Awwww, that really made me sad My thoughts are with him
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03-16-2009, 12:52 AM
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Poor guy!! Let's hope for his emotional recovery and a real miracle for his lower body.
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03-16-2009, 01:15 AM
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This is the saddest news to come from the Family in a long time. All my thoughts are with him.
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03-16-2009, 01:26 AM
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03-16-2009, 02:26 AM
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I am so sorry for him! I will pray he never gives up hope and that he finds the strength and a miracle to walk again..... At least he is alive to find the hope!
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03-16-2009, 02:54 AM
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My friend who is also a fellow SSer had a terrible accident that left him in a wheelchair...It totally changed his life and if he didn't have the support of the people who loved him I don't know if he would be here today.
I just hope that David has the support from his loved ones and the courage from whatever he holds dear to pull himself up and start to live his life again.
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03-16-2009, 03:25 AM
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This is horrible news !! Sorry for you David !
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03-16-2009, 05:10 AM
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OMG POOR DAVID NEVER GIVE UP HOPE. Yea, they say you'll never walk again, but who knows.
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03-16-2009, 08:37 AM
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03-16-2009, 10:23 AM
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If I was involved with the films I don't think I'd be able to sleep at night... it's awful.
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03-16-2009, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by xshannonx  Thats upsetting.
i guess some people find th strength to teach themselves to walk again and i hope for david that is the case. but my heart goes out to him and his family. It's got nothing to do with strength or a lack of it. If his body won't work, it just won't. That's not a reflection on him or his character.
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03-16-2009, 08:55 PM
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This was really sad to read about. My thoughts and prayers are w/ him and his family. The sad fact/reality is that stunt men/women have extremely dangerous jobs and they choose to do this career. They know the risks involved. Does it make it right that this has happened? Of course not. But I think a lawsuit is out of line. It is good and the right thing that he gets compensated for all of his work he would have done on Harry Potter and DH. THAT would have been wrong.
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03-17-2009, 01:22 PM
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Thats heartbreaking news, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
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03-17-2009, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by princess of*hp* Has anyone ever heard of Stem Cells? Yes. But they won't fix a broken spine. However, research into spinal injuries is progressing every day. So maybe doctors will be able to help him sometime in the future. Quote:
Originally Posted by ronhermioneroc12 The sad fact/reality is that stunt men/women have extremely dangerous jobs and they choose to do this career. They know the risks involved. Does it make it right that this has happened? Of course not. But I think a lawsuit is out of line. The studio was no doubt insured. But insurance companies can be notorius for not wanting to pay out on claims, especially workplace injuries. David may have no choice but to sue.
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03-18-2009, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ronhermioneroc12 This was really sad to read about. My thoughts and prayers are w/ him and his family. The sad fact/reality is that stunt men/women have extremely dangerous jobs and they choose to do this career. They know the risks involved. Does it make it right that this has happened? Of course not. But I think a lawsuit is out of line. It is good and the right thing that he gets compensated for all of his work he would have done on Harry Potter and DH. THAT would have been wrong. But surely he also deserves compensation for all the work he now will not get?
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03-18-2009, 06:24 AM
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