Oliver Horn, the 22-year-old founder and creative director of Manchester-based video production company Full Exposure, is being treated in critical care after sustaining a serious brain injury in a fall while shooting footage for his business.
According to Oliver's family, doctors were forced to remove part of his skull to relieve pressure caused by swelling in his brain. Family initially described his condition as "incredibly volatile," but in a new update they said Oliver appeared stable and was improving.
Accident and response
The filmmaker set up his business in 2020. In an update posted to the business's Instagram, customers were told that Oliver was unresponsive following a "serious accident." The post read: "Unfortunately, Oliver has been involved in a serious accident and is currently unresponsive. We will try our best to respond, but please bear with us during this difficult time."
Oliver's family now fear the business could suffer while he is recovering in hospital. He had only recently moved into his first "proper" home in Manchester with his partner, Eve Smith, and their dog, Frank.
Fundraiser launched
His family have set up a fundraiser to help the couple cover the cost of their home during his treatment. His brother, Thomas Horn, said: "Oliver Horn might be one of the most loved people we all know. He is the kindest, most caring, and loving person any of us have ever met."
"This has hit very many people very hard. His family, friends and his clients are all torn to pieces. No one deserves to go through what he is going through, especially at such a young age."
The group said Eve intends to care for Oliver, originally from Halifax, West Yorkshire, during his recovery, potentially leaving her unable to continue working. They hope the £18,000 target will cover a year's rent on the couple's home, with the appeal having already raised over £4,600.
Thanking the hospital staff caring for Oliver, his loved ones said: "We have been in the hospital every day as much as we are allowed, and we see that they are working tirelessly to help improve his condition. As it stands, he seems to be stable and improving thanks to their great efforts."
