Orlando Bloom is opening up about a dark period in his life. We’re used to seeing the actor as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings and Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean — an athletic action star performing wild stunts.
But for a time that looked impossible. At one point, a young Orlando wasn’t even sure if he’d even be able to walk… Related: Margot Robbie & Cara Delevingne Rushed By Paparazzi Resulting In BLOODY Brawl The 45-year-old took to Instagram Monday for World Mental Health Day, where he revealed a TERRIFYING time years ago when he suffered a major injury.
He explained: The accident occurred in 1998 when he and a few friends were climbing up a rooftop terrace. The drainpipe he was clinging to broke, sending him tumbling several floors down to the street.
He continued: The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador emotionally recalled: He further explained the injury required surgery, a back brace, AND physical therapy — but after 12 days, he was able to walk out of the hospital on crutches, “which was really remarkable and unheard of.” He admitted: So inspiring! Related: Selena Gomez Says She’s ‘Grateful To Be Alive’ In New Mental Health Documentary The UK native added: See his full post (below): What a whirlwind story.