Damien Martyn was hospitalised after he fell ill late last month. Image: X/Martyn
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Damien Martyn Shares Emotional Health Update After Life-Threatening Illness

  • Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has shared a heartfelt health update after battling life-threatening meningitis.
  • Martyn was placed in a paralysed coma for eight days after meningitis took over his brain, with doctors giving him a 50/50 chance of survival.
  • He made a remarkable recovery, waking from the coma and walking and talking just four days later.
  • Martyn emphasized the fragility of life and thanked his family, friends, hospital staff at Gold Coast University Hospital, and fans for their support.
  • Fans and former teammates, including Chennai Super Kings, have sent messages of encouragement for his recovery.

Why It Matters: Damien Martyn made a remarkable recovery from life-threatening meningitis, highlighting life's fragility and gratitude.

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