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JANUARY 28, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: Daily Mirror via Yahoo! News
A 25 year-old stunt double of Daniel Radcliffe was badly injured yesterday on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The accident occurred while rehearsing a flying sequence involving a large blast (presumably during the chase that took place during the chapter Seven Potters).
According to a report
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The stunt double was badly hurt. He was rehearsing a flying scene which involved an explosion and it seems to have gone badly wrong. The guy was rigged up to a harness for the scene and was flying through the air.
It is thought he may have been caught by the explosion and hit the ground very hard.
He told crew members who went to help him he couldn’t feel anything from the waist down. Everyone is just hoping he makes a good recovery. It has come as a terrible shock. Paramedics were called to the studio and the stuntman was taken to hospital amid fears he may have been paralyzed.
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Auror
Points: 2198
Black Vulcan says:
Damn man. That is sad yo. I hope dude makes it out all right. I think I may be mad at the people at Warner Bros. if he isnt forreal yo.
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 9:39 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
Wow! That's sad. I hope he's ok.
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 9:45 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Ickle Ronikins says:
That is really sad, I hope he is'nt paralyzed, but that's the risk of beind a stunt double.
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 9:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
Wow! I hope he's alright! WB should be more careful! I thought they would be starting to work on DH after valentines or something...
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM EST
Prefect
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iluvharry,ron,&hermione says:
That is so sad...I hope he will be okay. I know there is always risk involved but I would think they would still be so careful and safe. I just hope he will recover and is not paralyzed.
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 10:33 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
SoccerChick22 says:
Oh no. That's so sad. I hope he gets better soon!
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 435
Scarlet Snow says:
That's terrible! Best wishes to him; hopefully, he'll recover fully! Paralysis would be a nightmare. Perhaps they'll tone it down a bit on set now?
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 10:42 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
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Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Holy cow..My prayers are for guy..and i do hope he doesnt get Paralysis...that very bad..
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 10:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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King's Cross Station. says:
Danger is part of a stunt man's job description, its what many of them crave, but its horrible when something goes wrong. The Harry Potter community hopes for a speedy recovery, for his sake. :]
Posted Jan 28, 2009 at 11:35 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
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Hecate3fold says:
How aweful! I certainly hope he will be alright.
I guess you can never tell when something is going to go wrong.
I'm sure everyone working of the film will be doubly careful after this.
Blessings for a quick recovery! Hecte3fold!
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 12:29 AM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
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Lord Zimkel says:
Oh no. I do hope he makes it through alright and makes a full recovery. I hope this was just a freak accident and not the result of somebody neglecting safety regulations or something. Still, either way it's terrible news.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 12:57 AM EST
Auror
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loopy looney says:
Thats terrible...I hope his is ok and not paralyzed!!!! It seems like they did everything right but he just got caught up in the explosion. My thoughts and prayers are with him for a speedy recovery!
On the plus side....the scene sounds amazing!!!!!
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 1:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Wow, I never thought that making Harry Potter movies would be dangerous - after all, there are no real dragons! But wow, hopefully he recovers!! Maybe it was just swollen a bit?
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 1:41 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Ohhh...that's too bad.I do hope its not that serious.You really cannot predict what will happen,we just have to be careful but accidents,are inevitable.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 2:30 AM EST
Head Girl
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Maggie_ says:
Wow so sad, poor guy. I hope he recovers.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 4:03 AM EST
Witch
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AvrilHermionePotter says:
What a sad thing to start the movie. I hope it does not serves as a bad omen. And I hope that the stuntman would be okay and will not suffer lifetime injury. =(
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 4:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Brianna Huckpuck says:
That's a shame... I hope he recovers! Poor Dan, he must feel terrible...
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
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TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very sad. One can only hope for a full recovery. Sometimes these things do happen and it is a wish that he get well soon and be taken care of.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 9:09 AM EST
Prime Hunter
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Orbster says:
Yikes!...but i huess it is the fear that comes along with the job....that's why they didn't let Dan do it in the first place...but that really sucks!...Hope he's not paralyzed!
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 11:58 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2470
mar66 says:
Oh thats terrible. I really hope he comes out alright, its such a random freak thing to happen. Of course those things are always dangerous but you rarely hear of something like this happening. :(
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 12:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 173
Slygirl07 says:
Wow. I hope he's o.k. and makes it of the hospital just fine.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 12:30 PM EST
Head Girl
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ayashe says:
I just read this somewhere (E I think) and came on here. I feel sorry for stuntmen and stuntwomen. They're always doing dangerous things and getting hurt, but they get so little recognition.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 2:25 PM EST
Witch
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Twilight princess midna says:
O.M.G I saw that on the t.v this morning. I was so shocked when i heard this. I hope he's o.k?
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM EST
Student
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Hermione8907 says:
Man, that is really awful! I hope that he is not paralyzed. I wish him a full recovery.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 7:01 PM EST
Student
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angelmercysavior says:
I feel bad for the stuntman. I hope he can heal really fast. I am praying for the stuntman.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM EST
Auror
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H/HrShipper4Ever says:
I hope he's OK. Thats so sad. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Posted Jan 29, 2009 at 9:40 PM EST
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