Former Emmerdale actor John Bowe has been rushed to hospital after breaking his shoulder in a freak accident.
The soap star, 70, had been climbing up a ladder when he took a tumble that left him needing urgent medical attention.
Revealing the extent of his injuries, John to Twitter to share what happened and showed off a huge bruise in the middle of his forehead.
"I’ve had an accident. I’ve broken my shoulder but more intriguing is the ‘Star of David’ I’ve acquired on my forehead. Fear not. I shall survive. 2020. What a year," he said.
Coronation Street's Charlie Lawson was among the first to respond.
"Good Lord John! What have you done??" he cried.
"Never work at the top of a ladder without assistance," replied John.
As well as appearing as Lawrence White in Emmerdale, John also starred in Corrie between 1999 and 2002 as businessman Duggie Greeman.
It's been a tough year for John who was also struck down with coronavirus in March.
“I have nearly died twice in my life. Once just last week," he told fans.
"The gauze between life and death is extremely thin and oh so easy to pass through.”
Sharing his experience of Covid-19 he wrote: ""#coronavirus #selfisolation Most poorly I've been today. Will this headache never stop? Intermittent dry cough like clearing some froth. Very sore throat. Shortness of breath. Very tired. Chest feels like there's smouldering fire."
Luckily, John went on to make a full recovery and has since been using his social media platform to slam those not following the social distancing rules.
"Beware the fickleness, selfishness and stupidity of the masses. Come on UK. We’re better than this. Stand firm and strong behind our leaders who, together with us, are trying to find a way through this vicious clinging swamp. #StayHomeSaveLives " he fired.
