Legendary South African comedian Leon Schuster is in immense pain, concerned over his deteriorating health following his second surgery.
Leon Schuster Depressed Over His Health Woes
Schuster, popularly known as Mr Schucks, fell and injured himself again while he was recovering from an injury.
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He went under the knife back in August 2023 after crumbling off a van while on the shoot of Mr Bones 3, IOL reported. The injury was so bad that he had to go through sessions of intensive physiotherapy after the operation. As he was making a smooth recovery, Schuster fell again at home, reversing all the progress.
He rued to YOU:
“I’ve been through a rough patch, man, through absolute hell. I’m a bit depressed. This thing has been going on too long – it’s almost 10 months since my first back surgery.”
How Leon Schuster Fell For The Second Time
The 72-year-old comedian narrated how he fell the second time:
“I got up, wet my pants, stepped in the urine and fell on my back. Then I felt tremendous pain. I felt as if they could cut off my back and give the bones to the dogs. I just lay there and screamed. I’m not in a good place, but I’m in a grateful place. And that’s why I try to lie here in a straight position and keep my spirits up with a bit of light-heartedness.”
Schuster now walks around with a walking stick and his doctor chillingly warned him that if he falls again, that could be it. The actor is supposed to go for another surgery but he must shed 15 kg so there won’t be complications stemming from the procedure.
Hope Fading Away
Despite his spirited efforts to remain positive and look at the brighter side, the pain is getting to Leon Schuster and his hope is shaky:
“The doctor told me he can only take away 50% of my pain. It’s a very delicate operation and if any mistake is made, it can have severe consequences. Now I lie awake worrying whether I’ll survive, whether I’ll make it.”