Warwick Davis has launched a heartfelt video for those who are suffering from sepsis.
The Harry Potter star’s wife, Sammy, was struck down with the condition in 2018.
The mum-of-two said she thought she was ‘going to die’ after the infection, which is said to affect 245,000 Brits a year.
#SepsisLive. 100 Stories with The UK Sepsis Trust and Warwick Davis https://t.co/68EecPZ4ji
— The UK Sepsis Trust (@UKSepsisTrust) April 29, 2022
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Delivering a monologue made up of 100 sepsis sufferers’ stories, Warwick gives a powerful performance.
Green Flag organised the video in support of its charity partner The UK Sepsis Trust.
Speaking about the campaign, the actor shared: “The UK Sepsis Trust is a charity that is close to my heart, and I was made more aware of the condition through my acting career.
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“It’s astonishing how many people are affected by sepsis on a day-to-day basis, and I’m honoured to help spread the message.”
Some of the symptoms of sepsis include blotchy skin, strained muscles, having a cold, aches and sore throats.
In 2018 the star’s wife opened up about catching a trio of infections including sepsis after an operation on her spine.
Recalling the worrying time, she told GMB viewers she had also contracted meningitis and Strep B.
Sammy revealed: “For four days I cried, ‘I don’t want to die,’ I was absolutely sobbing. On the fifth day I thought, ‘I’m gonna die and can’t do anything about it.'”
However, Warwick tried not to think of the worst case scenario, but he did admit Sammy’s condition was a concern.
He explained: “I think in those situations you put those thoughts to the back of your mind.
“But then at the time heading to A&E she was deteriorating by the minute, I noticed it really very quickly.”
Thankfully the mum-of-two made a full recovery and is now enjoying family life.
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Warwick’s wife paid an emotional tribute to the Tenable host on his birthday earlier this year.
Warning soppy tweet alert! 😂
Happy Birthday to my beautiful, inside and out, @WarwickADavis
You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.
You amaze us all everyday with your courage and strength.
I love you to the moon and back.
Always and forever yours, 😘 xx pic.twitter.com/lmASC4Ax7T— Sammy Davis (@SammyDDavis) February 3, 2022
The BBC Life’s Too Short star turned 52 in February.
Sammy shared a sweet selfie showing herself and Warwick smiling in a car.
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“Warning soppy tweet alert!” she tweeted. “Happy Birthday to my beautiful, inside and out, @WarwickADavis.
“You are the bravest, most caring and most sensitive person I know.”
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