51-year-old comedian Jimmy Carr disclosed on the podcast "Where There's A Will, There's A Wake" that he nearly died from childhood meningitis.

Comedian Jimmy Carr, 51, disclosed on the podcast "Where There's A Will, There's A Wake" that he nearly died from meningitis as a child. The infection, which surrounds the brain and spinal cord, is most common in babies, young children, teenagers, and young adults and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Carr, who was diagnosed at age three in Limerick, Ireland, shared his near-death experience and first memory of a lumbar puncture on the podcast.

April 15, 2024
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