Donna Air will have to take it easy this Christmas (Picture: Instagram)
Donna Air has revealed a recent trip to hospital after she fractured her spine in two places.
The actress and TV presenter, 43, didn’t exactly have the joyful end to 2022 that she hoped for, as she shared photos of herself in a neck brace and wearing a hospital gown.
‘Well the year has ended with a bang. Just when I thought this Christmas would be without restrictions – I have managed to fracture my spine in two places,’ she wrote.
‘I guess sometimes we are stopped in our tracks and reminded yet again to keep it simple.’
However, the TV star is remaining optimistic.
She added to her Instagram followers: ‘Looking forward to seeing so many of you when I am back in my dancing shoes.’
Donna is still enjoying the festive season with friends, refusing to let her injury stop her (Picture: Instagram)
Going on to thank the medical staff for their care, she wrote: ‘Grateful to my nearest and dearest who have kept me smiling these past two weeks especially @freyaaspinalll AKA The elf who saved Christmas. A natural COO and the most expert of shoppers.’
Wishing her followers a merry festive season, she signed off: ‘Sending you all lots of love, Happy Christmas everyone & to those facing their own challenges, remember this too shall pass.’
And it seems the actress isn’t letting her health woes prevent her from enjoying her Christmas, as she also included photos from outings with friends and her adorable pup under the tree in her post.
She thanked the medical staff for looking after her as fans sent well wishes (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Actress Donna rose to fame on Byker Grove (Picture: Getty)
Friends and famous faces also sent their best wishes to the Donna, with TV presenter Lisa Snowdon saying: ‘Oh darling that’s horrible. Sending love and a quick recovery xxx’
Former What Not To Wear host Susannah Constantine said: ‘What the HELL MeDonna? When? How? You poor darling. Sending huge love xxxx’
Mark Hanretty, the professional skater who was partnered with Donna during her time on Dancing On Ice in 2017, also wrote: ‘Yikes. Heal soon. Sending positive vibes’.
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Donna rose to fame on Byker Grove and went on to feature in a number of films and TV series and presented several shows, including Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast.
One of her most recent roles came when, in 2019, Donna was announced as having a starring role in the second series of the drama The Split, which started airing on BBC One in February 2020.
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Speedy recovery, Donna!
