Overview
- Gascoigne said he was rushed to hospital in severe pain after falling while hanging something at home over the festive period.
- He reported six broken ribs and punctured lungs, describing neck swelling that prompted him to urgently ask for a surgeon.
- He recounted fearing for his life during treatment and said he "could see [his] dad in the clouds."
- This account follows a July 2025 incident when he was found semi-conscious at his Dorset home and admitted to intensive care before being moved to an acute medical unit.
- He has a long history of health problems and has spoken openly about ongoing alcohol struggles, including past remarks that he does not expect to change his drinking.