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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

British influencer relearning to walk after terrifying coma ordeal

  • British influencer Holly H has revealed she was placed in a medically induced coma in December 2025 after becoming critically ill.
  • She shared her first update on Instagram, explaining she suffered extreme brain swelling and it was uncertain if she would recover.
  • The 29-year-old, known for her comedic and lifestyle content, is now on the road to recovery but has had to relearn how to walk and use her hands.
  • Holly H expressed gratitude for her medical team and family, and for the support from her followers during her silence.
  • Her family had previously updated fans in December, reassuring them that she was receiving care, after concerns grew over her months-long absence from social media.

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Influencer, 29, shares first post in three months after waking up from medically induced coma

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