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Jimmy Carr 'close to death' after battling life-threatening infection as child


Comedian Jimmy Carr has opened up about the time he was rushed to hospital as a child after being diagnosed with a life-threatening infection that 'nearly killed' him

Comedian Jimmy Carr has shared a shocking revelation about his brush with death as a child due to a severe infection. Thankfully, his body was resilient enough to recover, but even after over 48 years, Jimmy vividly remembers the terrifying experience of being so close to death at such a tender age. He opened up about the experience on a podcastAs if the subject wasn't sombre enough, Jimmy also discussed how he envisions himself meeting his maker.

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