Legendary Bristol gig-goer Big Jeff says he is "embracing" his scars after a near-fatal house fire left him with fourth-degree burns. The music fan and artist, full name Jeffery Johns, accidentally set himself alight while cooking pasta just over a year ago.
His shirt caught fire and he was left fighting for his life, spending three weeks in a coma and more than six months in hospital. Following five skin grafts, Jeff has been left with intense scarring across his entire upper body - but says he uses it as a reminder to "keep on fighting".
After posting photos and videos on social media showing his scars, the 40-year-old has received an "overwhelming" amount of support for his positive attitude - and he now wants to encourage others to do the same. He said: "When I woke in the hospital I felt really scared, I was semi-conscious and was out of reality.
