What happens when a beloved soap star faces a real-life crisis so severe it almost costs her both legs? Days of Our Lives fans were horrified to learn that Judi Evans, who played the iconic Adrienne Kiriakis and Bonnie Lockhart, nearly had both her legs amputated after contracting COVID-19 while in the hospital. What began as a routine recovery from a horseback riding accident spiraled into a medical nightmare, proving that sometimes, the most dramatic stories are the ones that unfold off-screen.
It all started with a simple horseback riding accident. Evans, who had been enjoying a ride, suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and other significant injuries, sending her to the hospital for treatment. But in an unexpected twist, she tested positive for COVID-19 during her stay.
Little did anyone know that this would lead to a medical crisis so intense that her life would hang in the balance.
As if things weren’t difficult enough, Evans developed COVID-related blood clots in her legs. These clots were so severe that doctors considered amputation—of both legs. Twice. The gravity of the situation was enough to make even the most seasoned medical professionals take a step back.
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