Mr Bones Actor Leon “Schuks” Schuster Hospitalized
In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed South African filmmaker and actor Leon Schuster finds himself confined to a hospital bed after undergoing recent back surgery.
Despite his medical setback, the versatile entertainer, famous for his comedic masterpieces like “Mr. Bones” and “Mad Buddies,” didn’t miss the action on the field as he shared his thoughts on the recent rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand from his hospital room.
Unexpected Hospital Stay for Leon Schuster
As the cheers of victory filled the air after the South Africa versus New Zealand rugby match on Saturday, August 26th, a different kind of news emerged from the world of entertainment. Leon Schuster, known for his uproarious films that have left audiences in stitches, took to social media to disclose an unexpected twist in his life.
Having recently undergone back surgery, he found himself in the unfamiliar surroundings of a hospital room, unable to revel in the Springboks’ triumph in the conventional manner.
Gratitude for Support and Resilience
Amid the challenges of his hospitalization, Schuster’s spirits remained lifted by the heartwarming support he received from his fans. In a heartfelt message, he conveyed his appreciation, stating,
“Thank you very much to all my Facebook friends for the support with my back surgery. It’s not a nice place to be, but your beautiful words touch me deeply and I am sincerely grateful! Also grateful that the Lord held my hand tightly through the pain process!”
Springboks Triumph and Schuster’s Unique View
In the heart of the rugby action, where the Springboks secured a memorable victory against their opponents, Leon Schuster found himself in a different kind of excitement, sharing his sentiments from the confines of a hospital bed.
In a witty and humorous manner, Leon Schuster shared his disbelief at the outcome of the rugby game. He posted,
“35/7. What a night!!!!! When I woke up this morning I had to pinch myself to realise [that] this is not a dream; this is reality!!”
Leon Schuster playfully poked fun at the score, envisioning a large bright green scoreboard displaying the memorable 35-7 victory.
“In my spirit, I see the large bright green scoreboard reflecting the slaughter of the men in black: All Black 7. South Africa 35!! Never thought something like this would happen in my lifetime!!,”Leon Schuster wrote.