Comedian Jimmy Carr has shared a shocking revelation about his brush with death as a child due to a severe infection.The 52 year old comic, who will be hosting the 2024 Big Fat Quiz of the Year on 27 December, was diagnosed with meningitis as a toddler, leaving him 'close to death' due to the immense toll it took on his body.
As per NHS guidelines, Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).This condition can affect anyone but is most prevalent in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults.
If not treated promptly, meningitis can lead to life-threatening sepsis and cause permanent damage to the brain or nerves. Jimmy was just three years old when he was hospitalised and treated for the infection in Ireland.Thankfully, his body was resilient enough to recover, but even after over 48 years, Jimmy vividly remembers the terrifying experience of being so close to death at such a tender age.The star gained an incredible appreciation for life and good health after going through the ordeal.
During a chat on the podcast Where There's A Will, There's A Wake with Kathy Burke, Jimmy said: "You've got to be cruel to be kind ...