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Ash contracted [[toxoplasmosis]] two months into her pregnancy in France, where toxoplasmosis is extremely common. She told the BBC that she wished to raise awareness of this as an issue in Britain.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1109818.stm BBC-Superfoods Revealed]</ref> |
Ash contracted [[toxoplasmosis]] two months into her pregnancy in France, where toxoplasmosis is extremely common. She told the BBC that she wished to raise awareness of this as an issue in Britain.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1109818.stm BBC-Superfoods Revealed]</ref> |
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Ash was originally hospitalised at the [[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital]] in April [[2004]] after suffering a broken rib and a punctured lung |
Ash was originally hospitalised at the [[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital]] in April [[2004]] after suffering a broken rib and a punctured lung.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7192605.stm BBC News]</ref> |
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Ash was discharged after a few days, but readmitted after losing all feeling in her legs. In June 2004 while she was still in hospital, it was announced that an [[Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus]] (MRSA) infection may have rendered her permanently [[disabled|unable to walk]].<ref>{{cite news | first=Sarah-Kate | last=Templeton | coauthors= | title=TV star Ash vows war on superbug | date=[[2005-03-06]] | url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,10009-1512808,00.html | work=The Sunday Times | accessdate = 2006-08-26 }}</ref> However, the infection was actually caused by Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) which is often wrongly reported as MRSA (because MRSA is a more virulent headline grabbing strain). In late August Ash was seen taking some steps with the assistance of crutches. Ash appeared on the ''British Soap Awards'' in May 2006, walking unaided, but still clearly impaired two years after her illness. |
Ash was discharged after a few days, but readmitted after losing all feeling in her legs. In June 2004 while she was still in hospital, it was announced that an [[Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus]] (MRSA) infection may have rendered her permanently [[disabled|unable to walk]].<ref>{{cite news | first=Sarah-Kate | last=Templeton | coauthors= | title=TV star Ash vows war on superbug | date=[[2005-03-06]] | url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,10009-1512808,00.html | work=The Sunday Times | accessdate = 2006-08-26 }}</ref> However, the infection was actually caused by Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) which is often wrongly reported as MRSA (because MRSA is a more virulent headline grabbing strain). In late August Ash was seen taking some steps with the assistance of crutches. Ash appeared on the ''British Soap Awards'' in May 2006, walking unaided, but still clearly impaired two years after her illness. |
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Leslie Ash (born 19 February 1960 in Clapham, London) is an English actress best known for her role in the sitcom Men Behaving Badly. Her book My Life Behaving Badly: The Autobiography was published in 2007.
Biography
The sister of Hot Gossip dancer Debbie Ash, Leslie first appeared on TV in 1964 at the age of four asking "Mummy, why are your hands so soft?" in an advertisement for the washing-up product Fairy Liquid.
Leslie attended the Italia Conti stage school, and then started out as a fashion model.
Her first major film role was playing the romantic interest in Quadrophenia in 1979. In 1983 she appeared opposite Nicky Henson as Nancy in the ITV situation comedy The Happy Apple playing a secretary whose opinions successfully reflected public opinion. She then played a regular role in crime series C.A.T.S. Eyes.
Ash's most famous role was playing Neil Morrissey's romantic interest Deborah in the situation comedy Men Behaving Badly. This after six series led to other options, including the BBC's Mersey Beat and several other serious dramatic roles.
More recently, Leslie has appeared in BBC Radio 4's darkly comic radio series, Vent, alongside Neil Pearson, Fiona Allen and Josie Lawrence.
Personal life
Ash is married to former footballer Lee Chapman. They have had two children.
Collagen implants
In 2003 she had a medical accident when her collagen lip implants went horribly wrong and she was left with what the tabloids dubbed a "trout pout". [1] During this time Ash starred in a series of advertisements for the DIY chain Homebase and she also starred in the BBC police drama Mersey Beat, which evoked further ridicule from the media about her appearance. [2] Ash has since spoken out about the press ridicule she has received as a result of her botched implants, commenting: "If I'd lost a leg in a car crash, people wouldn't have felt able to take the mickey out of me so mercilessly....People don't laugh at Heather Mills because she lost a leg."[3]
Health problems
Ash contracted toxoplasmosis two months into her pregnancy in France, where toxoplasmosis is extremely common. She told the BBC that she wished to raise awareness of this as an issue in Britain.[4]
Ash was originally hospitalised at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in April 2004 after suffering a broken rib and a punctured lung.[5]
Ash was discharged after a few days, but readmitted after losing all feeling in her legs. In June 2004 while she was still in hospital, it was announced that an Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection may have rendered her permanently unable to walk.[6] However, the infection was actually caused by Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) which is often wrongly reported as MRSA (because MRSA is a more virulent headline grabbing strain). In late August Ash was seen taking some steps with the assistance of crutches. Ash appeared on the British Soap Awards in May 2006, walking unaided, but still clearly impaired two years after her illness.
In January 2007 Ash confirmed she was suing the hospital. Papers lodged at the High Court asserted that Ash would never return to active TV roles. The hospital admitted breach of duty over part of her treatment but denied responsibility for the extent of her injuries[7] and in January 2008 paid out a record £5m compensation payout in an out of court settlment. Steve Walker, chief executive of the NHS Litigation Authority, said the payout set a new record for compensation following a hospital-acquired infection.[8]
Ash now calls for cleaner hospitals as a result of her experiences and regularly addresses audiences of healthcare officials on the subject.
References
- ^ "Ash speaks out over lip surgery". BBC News. Retrieved 2006-08-26.
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