Doctors confirm Kerri-Anne Kennerley’s husband John has spinal cord injury

KERRI-Anne Kennerley has taken the couple’s fur baby Digger to see husband John in hospital after doctors confirmed he has damaged his spinal cord in a freak fall.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley with husband John and their dog Digger. Picture: Supplied

DOCTORS have confirmed Kerri-Anne Kennerley’s husband John has sustained spinal cord damage when he broke his neck in a freak fall last weekend.

The 75-year-old remains on a ventilator but his breathing has improved since specialists operated on fractures to his C2 and C3 vertebrae on Monday night — with the next 10 to 12 days likely to determine the extent of his recovery.

In a statement from her manager, 22’s Sean Anderson said: “John is communicating with Kerri-Anne and medical staff. Today was actually companion day so patients were able to bring in their pets. Kerri-Anne brought in their beloved golden retriever Digger for a visit with John in ICU which was appreciated by John.”

Kerri-Anne added: “While this is the most traumatic and devastating news we have been overwhelmed with messages of good wishes and prayers. thanks to all.”

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Kennerley and husband John, pictured left, had been posing for happy snaps including this one before his accident. Picture: kerriannekennerley/Instagram.

Kennerley and her husband were at Bonville Golf Resort last weekend, before she was due to speak to a luncheon of 1000 guests this week when he lost his footing and fell backwards through a hedge and onto lawn.

Despite the low-rise of the outdoor deck, staff said the retired business man fell awkwardly.

He was attended to by local paramedics, rushed to Coffs Harbour hospital, then flown to Sydney’s RNSH for emergency surgery.

He was placed in an induced coma, with his TV presenter wife by his bedside.

Kerri and husband John with their beloved dog, Harvey, who was named after her Midday co-star Geoff Harvey.