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Big Jeff to remain in hospital for ‘many months’
Big Jeff has begun to receive treatment for the serious burns he suffered in a recent fire.
It has been revealed that the fire started accidentally while he was cooking in his flat in Totterdown on June 6.
Bristol’s best known gig goer remains under heavy sedation and is unconscious and is due to remain in hospital over the months where he would usually be found in festival fields.
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In a statement released on Monday, the family of Big Jeff – whose real name is Jeffrey Johns – and his art manager, Lee Dodds, thanked everyone “for the enormous outpouring of love and support”.
“Since being involved in an accidental fire whilst cooking at home on June 6th , Jeff has been treated in Swansea Morriston hospital for severe burns,” the statement said.
“He is stable in intensive care , but still under heavy sedation and unconscious whilst a series of procedures and skin grafts are beginning.
“He is expected to remain in hospital for many months, and is unable to receive any visitors for the time being.
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“For regular updates please follow the official social channels @bigjeffjohnsart and his website www.bigjeffjohnsart.com.
“His family and close friends would like to thank everyone for the enormous outpouring of love and support, and ask that people still keep Jeff in their thoughts.”
Jeff’s friends have set up a collaborative playlist on Spotify, Play a Record for Big Jeff. Listen here:
As the latest update on Jeff’s condition was announced, it was revealed that before the fire he had contributed his voice to a new interactive trail.
Jeff will play the part of Big Ed the Elephant in Parker’s Adventure, with Sir Tony Robinson in the title role.
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