RTE Fair City star Maclean Burke major health update after his “very scary experience”.
The actor, who’s best known for playing Damien Halpin on the hit RTE soap, was rushed to hospital last month.
Maclean’s fiance Cat shared an update on his health[/caption]
Maclean had been starring as the lead role in the 3Olympia’s panto show, Freezin, and collapsed after the show on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
The Dubliner was immediately taken to hospital, where a doctor diagnosed him with rhabdomyolysis.
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare condition involving the rapid breakdown of muscle and according to the HSE, the condition can be “potentially a life-threatening condition”.
Maclean’s fiance Cat Nolan took to social media last weekend and explained how he had “complications” and was still in hospital.
She said: “Some days in the panto when they’re doing a three show day, Mac would be burning over 7000 calories which would be the equivalent of doing like three marathons. He has it all recorded on his Apple watch.
“Unfortunately with this condition when it gets to extreme levels, he spent all Saturday night in resus because there was concern for his heart. He had a couple of seizures where he went unconscious. There comes other complications.
“He’s having a number of tests and he’s still in hospital and he’s not getting out. We don’t have the full picture yet of the complications that go along with this condition.”
She added that the experience was “very scary” for Mac and everyone involved and that they were “so grateful” for the treatment he was receiving in hospital.
And it looks like things have improved for Maclean as on Tuesday, he confirmed he was back home.
According to Extra.ie, Cat posted a clip of Maclean laughing at home with her and joked: “I guess I won’t be bored anymore because…
“Who the f*** is that guy.”
The dad-of-four re-posted the video to his own social media.
FAN SUPPORT
Maclean’s friends and fans have all sent their love and support for himself and Cat.
Erin McGregor said: “Sending you guys all our love.”
Roxanne wrote: “Sending you both love and wishing Mac a very speedy recovery.”
Barbara commented: “Please god he recovers soon… what a great couple.”
Ashley added: “Send my love to you and a speedy recovery Mac he is made of strong stuff he be bouncing around again.”
