Broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife Paula after he recovers from a horror car crash that landed him in hospital.
The Dubliner and his family were involved in a serious collision in Cork City in March after which Gareth, 62, had to spend six weeks in hospital. The radio DJ returned to Classic Hits last month as he's finally back home to continue his recovery.
As he shared updates with his fans and friends, Gareth praised his wife, Paula, who went above and beyond to help him recover. In a heartwarming tribute on Facebook, Gareth said on Friday: "This has been a fantastic week. A busy weekend ahead. It's great to be alive. This is my soulmate and my gorgeous wife. I love her to bits, as they say.
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"These past 12 weeks have been so difficult for her. I can only imagine. But she sat beside me throughout those long days and nights. She still does. Without her, I would be lost."
In with interview on Newstalk on Friday, Gareth said his seatbelt saved his life. He said: "It's the first thing the paramedics said to me: 'If you hadn't been wearing a seat belt, you would be somewhere up ahead in front of the car... there's no way you would not have gone out through the windscreen.
"The amount of energy that came through the car - the crash force as they call it - the amount of joules that were carried through as a result of the impact, that energy has to find a way to get out. It goes through you, and it will take you with it if you're not in a seatbelt.
"I cannot emphasise the importance of wearing a seatbelt."
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