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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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That is really sad  Poor David
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03-15-2009, 10:59 AM
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Oh my word...i don't know what to say...my thoughts and prayers are to you David!
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03-15-2009, 11:29 AM
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That's really terrible news, it just shows what a dangerous job this really is 
My thoughts are with him and it's great he's still not giving up hope
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03-15-2009, 12:00 PM
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Awww this is terrible!!!
I hope the doctors are wrong. There is always hope... whether it'll do much good, it doesn't matter as long as he keeps that hope.
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03-15-2009, 12:01 PM
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wow, that's harsh...
I wonder what stunt he was doing...
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03-15-2009, 12:11 PM
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Absolutely gutted for him.
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03-15-2009, 12:49 PM
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This is sad news, but I hope he gets the right compensation, and you always hear these stories about people who have been told they will never walk again and still do, so best of luck to you.
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03-15-2009, 01:11 PM
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It's horrible!!! I'm shocked!
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03-15-2009, 01:24 PM
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Very sad news.....
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That is such a tragedy. My heart just breaks for David and his family.
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03-15-2009, 01:36 PM
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Oh my god...this is just horrible...I didnt knew that the Potter films are so dangerous now! o_o
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03-15-2009, 01:40 PM
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Oh this was horrible to hear... I hope whatever happens he doesn't give up hope on anything. Sometimes miracles happen!
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Thats So sad!  My prayers go out to him!
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That's really sad...
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Wow... I feel so horrible! He must be so upset; it's good he's not giving up hope, though. I'll keep him in my prayers; God can do anything.
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Hopefully he doesn't give up that hope! It may be unlikely, but not impossible!
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OMG...that is so terrible...poor David.
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Noooo!! That's so sad and unfair. He must be so revolted. My thoughts are with you! Don't give up!
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that is so sad!! i hope he will be okay!!!
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omg!that is terrible!
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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.
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How horrible. I will keep him and his family in my prayers. Never give up David!
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Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle  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.
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. this is simply too horrid to believe! how old is he? 20s? i really hope surgery would help and he can recover, just pray for him and hope he improves..
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That's terrible to hear I hope his hopes actually come true.
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