Report: Molly in critical condition
Music industry legend 'Molly' Meldrum, is in a critical condition after falling at his Richmond home.
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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 Responses
love you Molly
I hope he recovers…but I doubt he will
Sending good thoughts to you Molly for a speedy recovery x
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.
Thoughts and best wishes Mol’. Love your work.
To the comments that complain about him being on a ladder… maybe the stupidest thing I’ve ever read.
Prayers for your recovery Molly….
Gee I hope Molly gets through this ok, such a nice guy. Best Wishes to you Molly
hooroo from the guru. get well soon molly
Thinking of you Molly, you hang in there xx
silly bugger being up a ladder…get well great man…
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.
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.
Hope you get well soon Molly. Keep strong.
Hope he pulls thru. He’s 65 btw.
sh*t i hope you recover Molly
Hope he’s okay, God’s speed Molly!
This is so sad. I really hope he pulls through:(
We all hope you recover, Ian