Overview
- The 63-year-old entrepreneur said he left Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital after roughly seven weeks of illness.
- He experienced two severe pneumonia attacks and underwent a lung procedure after saying he nearly died during the ordeal.
- Lineker spent Christmas Day in hospital to finish an IV antibiotic course before being cleared to go home.
- He was readmitted by ambulance after deteriorating at home while being cared for by his son Sean.
- Clinicians are investigating the initial treatment failure as Lineker continues to credit hospital staff and share updates with followers.