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Gogglebox Star Shaun Malone's Brain Surgery Ordeal
25 Jun
Summary
- Shaun Malone underwent brain surgery due to a diagnosed condition.
- He previously faced a less than 10% chance of survival.
- Recovery is challenging due to the current heatwave.
Gogglebox personality Shaun Malone recently underwent brain surgery, sharing an update on his recovery from a hospital bed. The 31-year-old, known for his appearances on the Channel 4 show since 2014, has a history of health challenges.
Malone's health issues began in 2010 with sinusitis, which led to a serious brain infection. He experienced a coma and was given less than a 10% chance of survival. Doctors noted significant brain damage affecting his memory and the left side of his body, akin to a stroke.
His family, including parents Tom and Julie and siblings, were deeply concerned during his previous hospitalization. His mother described their panic, while his father remained level-headed. Shaun spent six hours in surgery to relieve skull swelling and was in a coma for two weeks.
Currently, Malone is facing recovery from his latest operation. He noted that the ongoing heatwave is making his hospital stay particularly challenging as he anticipates remaining until Friday.
