South African comedian and filmmaker Leon Schuster has been in the spotlight recently due to his health struggles. Schuster, who turned 73 in May, has been dealing with significant health challenges following a series of surgeries related to a back injury he sustained while filming “Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones” in 2022. After his first surgery in August 2023, Schuster experienced a major setback when he fell again, leading to a second surgery (The Citizen) (The South African).
The injury and subsequent surgeries have left Schuster largely bedridden and in severe pain. Despite these challenges, he has remained in relatively good spirits, expressing gratitude for the support he has received from fans and friends. He recently addressed rumors of his death on social media, humorously debunking them and thanking everyone for their concern and well wishes (The South African) (TimesLIVE).
Schuster has been discharged from the hospital and is now recovering at home, but he has been warned that another fall could have severe consequences. He is scheduled for another surgery but must first lose weight to minimize complications. Throughout this ordeal, Schuster has maintained a positive outlook, often using humor to cope with his situation (The Citizen) (TimesLIVE).