Tim Healy Reveals Son Matt Healy’s Music ‘Brought Me Back To The Land Of The Living’ After Coma

'There were complications at the hospital and I ended up in intensive care.'

Tim Healy has opened up about his 2016 health scare for the first time, revealing the seriousness of his condition and crediting his son’s music with helping him to recover.

The actor was filming ‘Benidorm’ on location when he suddenly took ill back in May, and he’s now explained exactly what happened.

Tim Healy
Tim Healy
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At the time, fans were simply told that Tim had been taken ill in Spain, before being flown to Manchester to receive treatment, and he later returned to filming.

Tim’s son fronts the band The 1975, and he goes on to reveal the role their music had in his recovery.

Matt is Tim's son with Denise Welch
Matt is Tim's son with Denise Welch
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Tim has made a series of lifestyle changes since the scare, including giving up smoking and alcohol.

‘Benidorm’ has been on our screens since 2007, and the 10th series - in which Tim returns as Les - begins airing next Wednesday (1 March).

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