Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley reveals the terrifying details behind her hospital dash after a “very bad fall” left her with serious injuries. What happened and how is she recovering?
Lisa Riley, 49, best known for her role as Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale, was rushed to hospital for urgent surgery after suffering “massive damage” from a fall at home. The actress was left with serious injuries to her thumb, which required an operation to repair her Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) at Leeds General Infirmary.
In a candid post on Instagram, Lisa explained that she had been sober when the accident occurred, joking that it was caused by a “slippery breakfast stool and a woollen cardi.” Despite the pain, Lisa maintained a positive outlook, sharing a selfie with her surgeon and expressing immense gratitude for the NHS.
Alongside her post, the soap star praised the NHS, branding the service ‘incredible’ and thanking the medical team who provided her care
Friends and fans flocked to Lisa’s comments to wish the star a speedy recovery and share their warm comments
“I had a very bad fall over the weekend (no, I’m sober) no drunk jokes – it was my extremely slippy breakfast stool and a woollen cardi,” she wrote, alongside a picture of herself and her surgeon, Dr. Thornton. “So today, I’ve had my operation, surgery, treating my UCL in my Thumb repaired. Thank you to the incredible team at LGI Leeds.”
The actress also praised the NHS for their “incredible” care, thanking the medical team who helped her during the procedure. Fans and friends flooded her social media with messages of support, wishing her a speedy recovery.
Lisa’s post comes on the heels of her emotional conversation about her close friend and former Strictly Come Dancing star, Robin Windsor, who tragically passed away in 2024. Reflecting on his struggles with mental health after leaving the show, Lisa spoke of the deep loss she felt and how Robin’s passing has affected her.
She said, “He was my one-in-a-million friend. It’s been really hard since he passed. Two years have gone by, and I just keep asking myself, ‘Why did I lose such a wonderful person?’”
Lisa’s vulnerability and strength in the face of adversity continue to inspire her fans, proving that even in the toughest times, resilience shines through.
Source: Daily Mail
