Chris Fountain

Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has been seen putting on a cheery display as he attended the JustGiving Awards in London after sharing he suffered a ...

Chris is now working with a speech therapist to retrain his brain after the mini-stroke. After a conversation with his mum, he immediately called 111 who sent an ambulance. While he could think of the words for different items around his house, such as his television or fridge, he couldn't say them out loud. Ryan placed a fond arm around Chris' shoulders as he smiled next to his pal at the event. Chris is now determined to live his life "to the max" after the ordeal showed him how "fragile life is". After the clot was under control, medics found Chris has a hole in his heart, which was the root cause of the blood clot that triggered the mini-stroke. Ryan was quick to support Chris following the news of his mini-stroke, which left the star "speaking like a toddler", as he sent him a message, saying: "I love you so much bro I'll always be by your side good and the bad we're in it together." Following an assessment, doctors told him that he had a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), otherwise known as a mini-stroke, after a blood clot lodged in his brain. [son was recently rushed to A&E and spent 24 hours there](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/breaking-ryan-thomas-son-hospital-28138916), donned a white shirt and black tie underneath and rounded the look off with some black shoes. He teamed this with a matching pair of trousers, complete with a black leather belt, and completed the outfit with some black loafers. [Chris Fountain](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/chris-fountain) has been photographed being supported by pal [Ryan Thomas](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/ryan-thomas) as he stepped out for the first time since opening up on [ suffering a terrifying mini-stroke.](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/corries-chris-fountain-undergo-heart-28195414) [Coronation Street](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/coronation-street) star, who played the role of Tommy Duckworth in the hit soap opera, was seen looking suave in a black ensemble as he donned a plain shirt underneath a slick form-fitting blazer.

Fountain who is best known for his role as Tommy Duckworth was left in 'sheer panic'

I don’t know if I’ll ever find that answer.” In these videos, Fountain disguised his appearance with a halloween mask and rapped lyrics describing violence against women. “I called 111 on my mum’s advice and they sent an ambulance for me, it was so scary. I started walking round my house looking at things and I could think what the word was, like television or fridge, but I couldn’t say it. The 35-year-old former Coronation Street actor woke up one morning and discovered he could not speak properly. Advertisement

The actor, 35, was admitted to Hackney's Homerton University Hospital following the incident on August 11, after which he was left speaking 'like a toddler.

I was meant to go on This Morning and then that got cancelled because they didn't want me on there. While I was on the phone, I was trying to say something but I couldn't remember what I was saying and it wasn't coming through. If you have been affected by this story, call Samaritans at any time for free on 116 123. After a while, I was like, "I think I'm going through depression here." That clot was like a ticking bomb in my head.' Speaking to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, he explained: 'I woke up in the morning to a call from my mum. Despite the awful experience, Chris explained that he felt lucky, saying: 'As traumatising as it has been, it could have been so much worse for me. I don't know if I'll ever find that answer.' Staying positive: Despite the awful experience, Chris explained that he felt lucky, saying: 'As traumatising as it has been, it could have been so much worse for me. 'My life, my job, my image, my reputation – everything was just ripped away. I didn't leave my house for four days.' 'Would I have another one?

Former Hollyoaks and Coronation Street star Chris Fountain opened up about suffering a mini-stroke at age of 35 on This Morning.

Now apparently this is quite common and a lot of people will go through life and not ever realise [they have the condition]. Chris added: ‘I’ve found out since going back into hospital that I have a hole in my heart. - Face – the face may have dropped on 1 side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have drooped. Like a stroke, the signs and symptoms of a TIA usually begin suddenly. [This Morning](https://metro.co.uk/tag/this-morning/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P4_LNK1) about the incident with [Holly Willoughby](https://metro.co.uk/tag/holly-willoughby/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P4_LNK2) and [Phillip Schofield](https://metro.co.uk/tag/phillip-schofield/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P4_LNK3). [Chris Fountain](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chris-fountain/) has spoken about the impact of suffering a mini-stroke at the age of 35.

Chris was in the studio opposite Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. The former soap actor, who left Corrie in a cloud of controversy, told them: "I kind of ...

He also explained: "I called 111 on my mum’s advice and they sent an ambulance for me, it was so scary. Simply [click here](https://data.reachplc.com/213222873338859) to subscribe and stay up to date with all the latest from across the city and wider West Midlands. My brain and my mouth weren't on the same page." My words weren't coming out, and I got up and wandered around the house. "I thought I was just tired. Chris was in the studio opposite Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Fountain who is best known for his role as Tommy Duckworth was left in 'sheer panic'

I don’t know if I’ll ever find that answer.” In these videos, Fountain disguised his appearance with a halloween mask and rapped lyrics describing violence against women. “I called 111 on my mum’s advice and they sent an ambulance for me, it was so scary. I started walking round my house looking at things and I could think what the word was, like television or fridge, but I couldn’t say it. The 35-year-old former Coronation Street actor woke up one morning and discovered he could not speak properly. Advertisement

The actor, who appeared as Tommy Duckworth on the soap, was speaking to Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning about the moment he felt 'someone ...

A Transient Ischaemic Attack is caused by a temporary disruption of blood to the brain, and in Chris' case a clot was found when he went to hospital. Chris said: “When the doctors confirmed I’d had a TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack) and said the word stroke, I just couldn’t believe it, there was a moment of sheer panic just fearing what it meant for the rest of my life." Chris urged viewers to call 999 if they had spotted signs that they or someone else was suffering a stroke, as the faster the reaction the more likely chance of recovery. Chris also explained how although he knew what household objects like a towel were, he was unable to say or formulate the word 'towel'. Chris told Phil and Holly: "I was aware that I was trying to say something but I couldn't remember what I was trying to say, my words weren't coming out. Former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Chris Fountain has been opening up about experiencing a mini-stroke at the age of 35.

Former Coronation Street star, Chris Fountain suffered a mini-stroke at the age of just 35. He opens up to us about rebuilding his life.

So the quicker you do that the better chance of recovery." Speaking about the importance of quick action, Dr Ellie Cannon said: "Time is of the essence. Recounting the moment he was diagnosed, Chris said: "I remember it vividly because he said the word stroke.

Ex Hollyoaks and Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain spoke about his stroke on Tuesday's This Morning.

[Dancing on Ice](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/dancing-on-ice) finalist Chris was kept in for a CT scan, which came back clear, but then, after being kept in overnight, he was taken for a MRI scan and then told he'd suffered a stroke. Starting to panic and on the advice of his mum, Chris phoned 111 and just about managed to explain what was wrong, as well as giving his address. Chris told Phillip and Holly it felt like the rug had been pulled from under him, adding: "I keep myself quite fit, I've lost a load of weight and I'm training all the time." Chris explained to the presenters that he suffered the stroke on August 11 and was then in hospital for four days. He elaborated: "I was kinda like trying to identify things in the house. "I was aware that I was trying to say something and I couldn't remember what I was trying to say, my words weren't really coming out and I was just like 'I'll call you back.'" Chris initially put his lack of coherence down to being tired but then realised "something wasn't quite right."

Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain candidly opened up on This Morning about having a mini-stroke in August this year which resulted in him spending four ...

The soap star admitted he questioned why it happened and wondered if it would happen to him again. “A lot of people go through life and never realise but the problem I had was the clot got through the hole and then went to the left-hand side of my brain which was my speech and memory. During their chat, the 35-year-old, who is best known for playing Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, opened up about having a stroke earlier this year. [This Morning,](/latest/this-morning) hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby welcomed soap star Chris Fountain onto the show. Speaking about speaking to them on the phone before they arrived, Chris said: “I couldn’t give them my address, I was really struggling to give them my address. The 35-year-old shared that he was aware of what he was trying to say but the words weren’t properly coming out.

The former 'Coronation Street' actor was only 35 when the stroke happened.

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Former Hollyoaks and Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain appeared on ITV's This Morning to talk about his recovery from a terrifying mini-stroke earlier ...

He added: "As traumatising as it's been, it could have been so much worse. After a while, I was like, ‘I think I'm going through depression here.’” As soon as the doctor said 'stroke' my brain was just swamped so I didn't even take it in. I called the ambulance but struggled to give my address." “My life, my job, my image, my reputation – everything was just ripped away. That's why I couldn't speak properly." I didn't leave my house for four days.” The weirdest thing was my inside voice was perfect. [Holly Willoughby](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/holly-willoughby) and [Phillip Schofield](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/phillip-schofield), Chris, 35, described the moment of the harrowing ordeal as he said: "Something wasn't quite right. [Ryan](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/ryan-thomas) [Thomas](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/ryan-thomas) and his brothers’ podcast, Mancs on the Mic, he spoke about the experience, the effect it’s had on his mental health and career, and how at the time he'd had an appearance on [This Morning](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/this-morning) cancelled in the wake of the scandal. Chris added: "I was embarrassed and in panic and scared because I couldn't articulate myself, it was really strange. [Coronation Street](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/coronation-street) actor Chris Fountain appeared on [ ITV's This Morning ](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/this-morning)today 11 October to discuss the details of a terrifying mini-stroke he suffered earlier this year which left him "speaking like a toddler".

Chris Fountain played Justin Burton in Hollyoaks from 2004 to 2009, and Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street from 2011 to 2013.

I was thinking of words but I just couldn’t say them and thought this is weird. Chris then explains that he tried to read the back of a book, stating that as an actor, reading with expression is something he’s done for years. [Doctors](/topic/doctors) told the actor he had suffered a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - known as a mini stroke - after a blood clot lodged in his brain.

The former 'Coronation Street' actor was only 35 when the stroke happened.

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English actor Chris Fountain said that though his experience was traumatic, he could not have lost the functioning of his left arm.

Talking at The Morning, Chris said that though his experience was traumatic, he could’ve lost his left arm, or his face could’ve dropped. He added that the doctors had no definitive answer as to why he had suffered the stroke. On the chat show "This [Morning](/topic/morning)", actor [Chris](/topic/chris)Fountain said that he suffered the stroke in August while sleeping.