Overview
- Appearing on Good Morning Britain, the O Beach Ibiza co-founder detailed two life-threatening episodes during his chronic pneumonia battle.
- Lineker said a six-week rehab stay in July was followed by an immune system collapse and multiple infections, including shingles.
- He reported catching a serious infection in Dubai, after which he worsened at home and crawled to call an ambulance during a severe episode.
- Doctors diagnosed chronic pneumonia, and he spent about seven weeks in hospital before being discharged on Boxing Day after two pneumonia 'attacks'.
- He said he has since been sober, credits a family intervention by his son Duane for a turning point, and noted messages of support from his brother Gary.