Cape Town – Veteran TV presenter and journalist Derek Watts has received many wishes of love and support after he suffered a severe sepsis.
Watts shared a picture of himself on Twitter lying in a hospital bed with ECG (Electrocardiogram) patches on his body. He told fans that he had collapsed and later diagnosed with sepsis, which affected his ability to walk.
He posted an update thanking the Carte Blanche team for stepping in for him and told fans that he’s now walking unsupported again.
Morning! Looks scary but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and despatched to super pro Mill Park Hospital ICU. Diagnosed severe Sepsis which destroyed the bod in an hour! So learning to walk again. But back on your #carteblanche screen asap! @MNet @DStv pic.twitter.com/EuwubujWIU
— Derek Watts (@DerekWatts) April 2, 2023
Huge thanks to the incredible #CarteBlanche team for filling in for this “small” fellow recovering from Sepsis.
Back home four days and now walking unsupported for short distances. ?
Really appreciated all the messages from
viewers. You are the stars ⭐️ of the show! pic.twitter.com/iIDkd4TReX— Derek Watts (@DerekWatts) April 2, 2023
Watts received many messages and wishes of support from fans, friends and colleagues and many other well-known South African celebrities.
Sending you lots of love and healing blessings Derek! Get well soon! A very scary experience ?
— Leanne Manas (@LeanneManas) April 2, 2023
Get back on ur feet LEGEND!!
Speedy recovery!! Really sorry about what happened.?????
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) April 2, 2023
Wishing you a speedy recover Derek! You a fighter. You got this ?❤️
— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) April 2, 2023
Eish big man sorry to hear. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Stay strong??
— Vernon Philander (@VDP_24) April 2, 2023
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
