Jeffree Star in ‘excruciating pain’ after breaking his back in severe car accident

Jeffree Star is in ‘excruciating pain’ after breaking his back in a severe car accident.

The 35-year-old has spoken out after he and his friend Daniel Lucas were involved in a crash after the car they were travelling in hit black ice and ‘flipped three times’.

The make-up artist took to Twitter and YouTube from the hospital to thank fans for their support, and gave an update on his injuries.

Jeffree tweeted: ‘This morning was one of the scariest moments of our entire lives. I’m so grateful to be here still.

‘I’m in excruciating pain because part of my back is broken and I have vertebrae fractures on my spine. My doctor said it will take a few months but I should make a full recovery.

‘My best friend Daniel has internal injuries and because he has survived colon cancer three times, he’s having complications with his organs and they’re monitoring him 24/7. We’ll know more soon. Thank you to every single person checking on us.’

Twitch streamer and Ninja’s wife Jessica Blevins was among those wishing Jeffree and Daniel well, tweeting: ‘Love you. So happy you are alive. How traumatic. Ty and I send our love and know we are here if you need anything.’

Jeffree and Daniel are being treated at the Wyoming Medical Center near Casper, where the YouTuber is currently living.

According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the pair were heading northbound on Hat Six Road when the crash occurred.

Both occupants were wearing seat belts and no intoxication was suspected.

Earlier on Friday, a picture of the pair in hospital was shared on Jeffree’s Twitter, showing the star – real name Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr – in bed and wearing a neck brace.

Daniel, wearing a hospital gown, sat alongside the bed and held his friend’s hand.

The post read: ‘A few hours ago Jeffree and Daniel were in a severe car accident and the car flipped 3 times after hitting black ice.

‘We will update you all when the doctor gives us more info. So thankful they are both alive.’

Jeffree is one of the most famous YouTubers in the world, with a fortune said to be worth around $200 million (£147 million). 

He currently has close to 17 million subscribers to his YouTube channel and is also the founder of make-up company, Jeffree Star Cosmetics, which launched in 2014.

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