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Report: Molly in critical condition

By David Knox on December 15, 2011 / Filed Under News 19

A 65-year-old man, believed to be Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum, is in a critical condition after falling from a ladder.

AAP reports Paramedics were called to a residence in Richmond about 6.40pm tonight and treated a man who had fallen from a height from a ladder, an Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said.

Media reports name the man as Meldrum, but the spokeswoman would not confirm his identity. Neighbours said Meldrum was the man injured in the accident, which happened at 6.40pm.

“He fell from a ladder, at some height, he was unconscious when we arrived,” she told AAP.

“He has been placed in an induced coma and taken to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition.”

His brother, Brian, said he was heading to the hospital.

Meldrum, whose television appearances include Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Countdown and Kommotion is considered an Australian music legend.

He is simply beloved by television audiences.

Update 9:45pm: Molly is understood to be going into surgery.

Source: The Age, Herald Sun

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19 Comments »

  1. jan December 16, 2011 at 8:55 pm -

    love you Molly

  2. Mydoona December 16, 2011 at 3:05 pm -

    I hope he recovers…but I doubt he will

  3. Mandy December 16, 2011 at 1:42 pm -

    Sending good thoughts to you Molly for a speedy recovery x

  4. Jen13 December 16, 2011 at 12:29 pm -

    Ticky: I lost my dearest uncle after he fell off a ladder doing something that he didn’t need to do himself. Brain damage, institutionalisation for two years, recognising no-one, then an early death.

  5. Butterfly Carnage December 16, 2011 at 8:06 am -

    Thoughts and best wishes Mol’. Love your work.

  6. Ticky December 16, 2011 at 2:45 am -

    To the comments that complain about him being on a ladder… maybe the stupidest thing I’ve ever read.

  7. Maev....Sydney December 16, 2011 at 12:00 am -

    Prayers for your recovery Molly….

  8. Moanique in Brisbane December 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm -

    Gee I hope Molly gets through this ok, such a nice guy. Best Wishes to you Molly

  9. Mr. chandler December 15, 2011 at 11:49 pm -

    hooroo from the guru. get well soon molly

  10. Rainbow December 15, 2011 at 11:17 pm -

    Thinking of you Molly, you hang in there xx

  11. Camo December 15, 2011 at 11:08 pm -

    silly bugger being up a ladder…get well great man…

  12. Jen13 December 15, 2011 at 10:50 pm -

    Will you guys please keep off ladders!
    How many times does this happen? Too many!
    I’ll be thinking of you Molly, please, please be OK.

  13. Allie December 15, 2011 at 10:48 pm -

    It was also reported he had stopped breathing by the time the paramedics arrived. If he’s been placed in an induced coma, that usually indicates serious brain injury. What a dreadful incident, I wish him all the best for a quick recovery, this is just awful.

  14. Jacqui December 15, 2011 at 10:31 pm -

    Hope you get well soon Molly. Keep strong.

  15. Secret Squïrrel December 15, 2011 at 10:28 pm -

    Hope he pulls thru. He’s 65 btw.

  16. DAN December 15, 2011 at 9:56 pm -

    sh*t i hope you recover Molly

  17. Craig December 15, 2011 at 9:47 pm -

    Hope he’s okay, God’s speed Molly!

  18. koverstreet December 15, 2011 at 9:22 pm -

    This is so sad. I really hope he pulls through:(

  19. Jeremy December 15, 2011 at 9:16 pm -

    We all hope you recover, Ian

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