Harry Redknapp has described his wife Sandra's sepsis ordeal as 'scary' and revealed she is now 'all good' and 'keeping busy'. The former football manager and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner spoke exclusively about the 2018 health emergency that nearly cost Sandra her life.
Sepsis Diagnosis After Hospital Dash
In 2018, Sandra was rushed to hospital after feeling unwell while Harry was away working in London. Tests later confirmed she was battling sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection. According to the NHS, sepsis can develop very quickly and requires urgent hospital treatment.
Harry, 79, said: 'We didn't really know what she had, it's only when we rushed her to the hospital and she was getting very ill.' He added that if his family had not taken her in that night, 'it could've been too late, that's how dangerous it is.'
Awareness Campaign and Statistics
Harry has since become involved with a sepsis charity to raise awareness. He noted: 'More people died with sepsis last year than three other major cancers, you'd never believe it. It's scary.' According to The UK Sepsis Trust, the condition affects around 245,000 people in the UK annually and claims approximately 48,000 lives.
Sepsis can lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and death if not treated promptly. Some patients suffer long-term effects, but Harry confirmed his wife of 59 years is 'all good' and 'keeping busy'.
Harry's Own Health Update
Harry also provided an update on his own health after being diagnosed with hearing loss. He admitted he frequently forgets to wear his hearing aids, but said everything is fine. Reflecting on the diagnosis, he said: 'I didn't even think I had a problem until I went for a hearing test and then they said, 'Oh you're way down'.'
The former football manager has previously described his hearing difficulties as 'dangerous', citing incidents like leaving his indicators on while driving. He appeared on This Morning earlier this year with Sandra and confessed: 'It could've caused accidents.'
Symptoms of Sepsis
The NHS lists common sepsis symptoms in adults: confusion or slurred speech, uncontrollable shivering, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, blue/pale/grey/blotchy skin (easier to see on palms or soles for darker skin), high or low temperature (high less common in older adults), and not urinating for a day or very little in 18 hours. Urgent medical help is advised if symptoms appear.
