Wayne Lineker, Ibiza club boss and brother of Gary, has revealed his terrifying battle with pneumonia left him “unable to walk”, and now faces the heartbreak of major surgery
Gary Lineker’s brother Wayne Lineker, owner of O Beach in Ibiza, has candidly shared a worrying health update. After a terrifying near-death experience, he may now have to spend Christmas alone if his condition doesn’t improve.
The 63-year-old was urgently admitted to hospital earlier this month. He was subsequently treated in intensive care.
Wayne consequently revealed he was battling “extremely dangerous” pneumonia that has left him “unable to walk”. Now, the Celebs Go Dating star has shared that he faces possible major surgery.
Wayne shared a more heartbreaking update while in hospital as he is still receiving treatment for pneumonia, which almost took his life.
From his hospital bed, Wayne told fans that despite diligently following all the rehabilitation exercises recommended by his doctors, he might still be facing major surgery. “I know I look a bit rough,” he said.
He continued: “But, I’ve been through a lot this past couple of days.” Wayne explained that “parts of my lungs, weren’t clearing of the phlegm, and were very stubborn,” so doctors have him doing breathing exercises “daily, well hourly and being more active around the room.”
He’s currently on strong antibiotics in hopes of clearing the infection, but if there’s no improvement by Monday (December 22), he said he’ll be “in for an operation” that day or the following Tuesday, The Sun reported. “It’s a keyhole surgery and then they’ll go in and do what’s called a washout, and wash my lungs out and hopefully that will be the end of it,” Wayne explained.
“It will be touch and go whether I’ll be going home for Christmas,” Wayne added. “There’s your update. Thanks guys.”
What is pneumonia ?
Pneumonia is an infection causing inflammation in the lungs’ air sacs (alveoli), filling them with fluid or pus, which makes breathing difficult and can lead to cough, fever, chills, and shortness of breath, often caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
What are the symptoms?
- Cough (may produce phlegm/mucus)
- Fever, sweating, shaking chills
- Shortness of breath or rapid breathing
- Chest pain, often sharp and worse with deep breaths or coughing
- Fatigue, low energy
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Confusion, especially in older adults
- Bluish tint to lips or fingernails (cyanosis)
Treatment & Prevention
- Treatment: Depends on the cause; includes antibiotics (bacterial), antivirals (viral), oxygen therapy, and rest
- Prevention: Vaccines (flu, pneumococcal), good hygiene (handwashing), not smoking, managing chronic conditions
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