showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletter Rugby player James Haskell has addressed fans from his hospital bed ahead of major spinal surgery.In a video, filmed by wife Chloe Madeley, 34, he explains that he is about to undergo a discectomy.The major surgery has significant risks but is performed to relieve pressure on a herniated disk.The 36-year-old was in high spirits while addressing followers.He told fans: "Hi everyone, I just thought I would give you a little update."So many of you have sent me nice messages about my back.
I’m having surgery today, I’m having something called a discectomy."Chloe, daughter of journalist Richard Madeley, couldn’t contain her giggling while shooting the video as she zoomed.
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