Peep Show's Matt King has spinal stroke, walks again

Matt King, the actor best known for playing Super Hans in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, revealed he suffered a rare spinal cord stroke on Sunday that initially left him paralyzed but has since allowed him to walk again.

The 58-year-old comedian and DJ shared the update Thursday on Instagram, posting a photo of himself in a hospital bed at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. "It's true. I had a rare stroke of the spinal cord on Sunday," King wrote. "I was initially paralysed but was rushed to The Royal Sussex County Hospital and the staff have been amazing. Can walk again, a bit. My legs were jelly, man. It didn't feel fucking brilliant. Thank you for all the love and kindness."

King referenced a memorable scene from Peep Show, where his chaotic, drug-addled character Super Hans describes his legs similarly after a mishap. Fans and supporters flooded the post with messages of encouragement, with one writing, "The fact you had a stroke and still had the humour to joke about your legs being jelly says everything. You're an inspiration Matt. Get well soon."

His Peep Show co-star Vera Graziadei had raised concerns the previous day, posting a photo from the show and urging followers to...