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Stephen Graham Receives Emergency Catheter Operation During Transatlantic Flight

Recovery from the incident led him to recount the midair emergency on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'

Overview

  • The 51-year-old actor had a catheter fitted months earlier to alleviate chronic urinary issues.
  • During a transatlantic flight from the UK to the US he experienced sudden urinary retention followed by severe internal bleeding.
  • A passenger doctor and a companion surgeon improvised a sterile catheter procedure in the cabin using the onboard emergency kit.
  • The operation succeeded without further complications and Graham marked the moment with a selfie alongside the medical volunteers.
  • His starring role in Netflix’s “Adolescence” has drawn almost 100 million views, shining new light on his career.