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Warwick Davis urges people not to overlook sepsis after wife’s terrifying battle-Louise Griffin-Entertainment – Metro
‘I hope her story will stay with someone which will in turn save a life.’
Warwick Davis said his wife Sam has now fully recovered (Picture: Getty Images)
Warwick Davis has pleaded with people not to ‘overlook’ sepsis as he shared an update on his wife Sam, who was diagnosed with the life-threatening illness in 2019.
The Willow actor shared how scared he was seeing his wife undergo emergency surgery, and said he even gathered his family to say goodbye to her in case she didn’t make it.
Sharing a welcome update on how Sam’s doing now, Warwick, 52, tweeted: ‘This took place a while ago and Thankfully Sam has now fully recovered.
‘I hope her story will stay with someone which will in turn save a life. In these times, when someone’s poorly, it’s automatic to think COVID but please don’t overlook Sepsis. #ThinkSepsis.’
He responded to Dr Ron Daniels of the Sepsis Trust, who consulted Warwick on how to care for Sam during her recovery.
Dr Daniels tweeted: ‘#Sepsis can affect anyone. A privilege to have been able to support this wonderful family.’
After battling a mystery illness, Sam was diagnosed with sepsis in 2019 ahead of a family holiday.
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It happens when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage your body’s own tissues and organs.
She had suffered various symptoms, including itchiness and exhaustion, but she was soon unable to stand, which is when Warwick called an out-of-hours doctor, who acted quickly.
‘Fortunately for us, our doctor recognised Sam’s symptoms and told us to head to A&E immediately with a suspected case of sepsis,’ he said.
Warwick and Sam have been married since 1991 (Picture: Corbis via Getty Images)
The pair share children Harrison (L) and Annabelle (Picture: Getty Images)
Sam was rushed in for emergency surgery but, moments before, Warwick thought he would have to say goodbye to his wife.
He added to The Sun: ‘Our family gathered by her bedside; although optimistic, we were sort of saying goodbye in case Sam didn’t survive.’
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection.
It happens when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage your body’s own tissues and organs.
You cannot catch sepsis from another person.
Sepsis is sometimes called septicaemia or blood poisoning.
Symptoms in adults and children:
High/Low temperature
Uncontrolled shivering
Confusion
Passing little urine/diarrhoea
Blotchy or cold arms and legs
Other symptoms in children may include:
Nausea and vomiting
Severe muscle pain
Severe breathlessness
Loss of consciousness
Very lethargic or difficult to wake
Breathing very fast
Fit or convulsion
Thankfully, the surgery was successful. After Sam was discharged, Warwick cared for her for months, mixing vials of antibiotics and carefully feeding them into her heart via a drip.
While Sam is much better now, he said she still feels many of the effects of sepsis and that the pair now never take life for granted.
Warwick and Sam have been married since 1991 and they share two children, Annabelle and Harrison.
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