Donna Air has fractured her spine.
Donna Air has fractured her spine (C) Donna Air/Instagram
The 43-year-old star took - who is known for a string of TV acting roles and fronted 'The Big Breakfast' in the early 2000s - to social media on Friday (23.12.22) to post a photo of herself propped up in a hospital bed as she explained that her year had "ended with a bang" having suffered a fracture in two places just when she thought she was finally spending the holidays without restrictions following two years of COVID-19 lockdowns.
She said: "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. I guess sometimes we are stopped in our tracks and reminded yet again to keep it simple, looking forward to seeing so many of you when I am back in my dancing shoes."
However, the former 'Byker Grove' actress - who has 19-year-old daughter Freya with ex-partner Damian Aspinall and is currently thought to be single but previously dated James Middleton, the brother of Catherine, Princess of Wales - added that she is "grateful" to have her loved ones nearby and noted that her daughter has "saved Christmas" as she wished her followers a joyous festive season.
She added: "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. Sending you all lots of love, Happy Christmas everyone to those facing their own challenges, remember this too shall pass!"
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