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UB40 star reflects on his terrifying near-death meningitis diagnosis which left him having 'mad dreams' and battling distorted hearing


UB40 star Earl Falconer has reflected on his near-death meningitis diagnosis a year on from the terrifying experience.

The star, who lives in Staffordshire, was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis - inflammation of the membranes which surround the brain and spinal cord - in October 2023, after returning home from a holiday in Ibiza and collapsing in his kitchen. The star, who lives in Staffordshire, was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis - inflammation of the membranes which surround the brain and spinal cord - in October 2023, after returning home from a holiday in Ibiza and collapsing in his kitchen Pale, blotchy skin with a rash that does not fade when compressed with a glass Stiff neck Dislike of bright lights Fever, and cold hands and feet Vomiting Drowsiness Severe headache

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