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Tina Campbell

Leslie Ash says she nearly ‘lost everything’ after contracting superbug as she defends £5million NHS payout

Leslie Ash has spoken candidly about the near-fatal hospital infection that left her with lifelong health problems, admitting she felt she had “no choice” but to sue the NHS for £5million.

The Men Behaving Badly star, 65, contracted an aggressive superbug in 2004 while being treated for broken ribs. The infection caused partial paralysis and long-term mobility issues, forcing her to rely on crutches for years.

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