‘7de Laan’ actor David Rees re-hospitalised. Image via Instagram @David_Rees_Actor
UPDATE: ‘7de Laan’ actor David Rees in CCU, R80k raised
South Africans have so far donated R80 000 to ‘7de Laan’ actor David Rees’, who is currently in CCU (Cardiac Care Unit).
‘7de Laan’ actor David Rees re-hospitalised. Image via Instagram @David_Rees_Actor
7de Laan actor David Rees, who plays millionaire Chris Welman in the SABC2 soapie is out of ICU after being hospitalised for heart attack on Sunday, 30 August.
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ACTOR DAVID REES IN CCU
7de Laan actor David Rees’ publication manager, Corlia Strauss revealed on his Instagram account on Friday,1 August that he is out of ICU and in CCU (Cardiac Care Unit).
Strauss also revealed that the star is not allowed visitors at the moment due to risk on infections and appreciates all the love and messages.
“David is still in CCU (Highcare). He is still not allowed visitors, due to risk of infection, but all the love and messages are welcome very much appreciated.”
“As many of you know, our beloved soapie star, David Rees, renowned for his role as Chris Welman in #7deLaan, has had a devastating heart attack. This unexpected turn has brought pressing challenges his way, both medically and financially. David, sadly, lacks medical aid. This fact intensifies an already daunting journey,” added Strauss.
The family launched a BackaBuddy (crowdfunding page) to raise R500 000 for his medical bills. The public had donated nearly R80 800 at the time of publishing this article.
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‘7DE LAAN’ ACTOR CAN ONLY TALK TO FAMILY
The 7de Laan actor David Rees’ publicity manager Corlia Strauss revealed to TshisaLIVE that the star is recovering well.
“He is doing fine at this stage. He is in high care. He can only talk to his family. There are visitation limits on his visits.”
His family previously revealed to Brielfy that they were in shock, while his sister Michelle Buttle added they moved him to a private hospital after a misdiagnosis of an ulcer at a public hospital.
“The first hospital did not have a cardiologist on call, so he was rushed to Milpark Hospital. David is not on medical aid, and I’ve had to cover accident fees, doctors’ bills, scans, and blood tests. The costs are mounting daily, and he will likely be hospitalised for some time. However, he is receiving excellent care.”
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