Comedian Sarah Millican has praised NHS staff after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery to remove her appendix. The 51-year-old shared a photo on social media on Thursday of herself in a hospital wheelchair, being pushed through the ward by her husband, Gary Delaney.
Despite the health issue, both Sarah and Gary appeared in high spirits as they posed for a selfie before leaving the hospital. Another image showed the NHS team on the ward where Sarah was treated, with the comedian describing them as "angels".
Post to followers
In a post to her 1.2 million Instagram followers, she said: "An appreciation post for the absolute geniuses and angels who’ve just looked after me in A&E and on ward A6 @manchestershospitals at Wythenshawe hospital.
"From working out what was wrong to whipping out a particularly gnarly appendix (so retro!) to looking after me so expertly. Every single person I came into contact with was kind and smiling and helpful. No notes."
She added: "A few names I’ve remembered in the fog of morphine and codeine (but everyone was amazing). Rachel, Megan, Sian, Ellie, Diane, Princess, Rachel, Kim, Laura, Jackie, Lisa, Marion, Hammad, Dr Joe, Dr Dan, Dr Ghazal, Jane, Leila and of course The Prof. Apologies to anyone I've missed. You're all glorious and I'm so grateful. I've never been so congratulated on doing a poo in my life."
Reactions and well wishes
Sarah continued: "First photo is @garydelaneycomedian taking me home. It looks like we're escaping. We had permission. I promise. I love this photo. Second photo is of the Meet our team wall display of every single angel."
She also wrote: "Massive hugs also to my husband, sister and best friend who I could not do without. #thankyouNHS." Her post, which has been liked over 26,000 times, was soon flooded with messages of well wishes.
Claudia Winkleman commented with five red heart emojis, while Alan Carr wrote: "Aww get well soon." Ulrika Jonsson typed: "Ahhh, get well soon, lovely lady." Artist Philippa Perry added: "Sorry you've been through that Sarah. Wishing you a speedy recovery."
One comment came from the daughter of a team member who treated Sarah. She wrote: "I must proudly comment and say that Rachel is my incredible mum. It's so lovely to see herself and her ward recognised for their constant, complete commitment to the work they do. She truly is a superwoman in more ways than one, and it's heartwarming to know others see it too. Speedy recovery."
Recent comedy award donation
Sarah's health scare comes just days after it emerged that she would back the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards with a £4,000 donation to fund the Newcomer Prize this year. Sharing the news, she said: "I won a Newcomer award once and as well as the career lift and confidence boost, it enabled me to pay off my car loan. Very happy to help some new funny person kill off a bit of their debt and give them a comedy pat on the back."
