Chris Fountain

The actor, who played Tommy Duckworth in the ITV soap, revealed he spent five days in hospital after waking unable to speak.

[, Chris admitted to ending up in "dark places"](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/former-itv-coronation-street-star-24108404) which caused him to realise he needed to change the way he was thinking. On his dismissal from the Salford-based soap, the Bradford-born soap star stated he had "only happy memories of my time on Coronation Street". After a while, I was like 'I think I’m going through depression here.'" The former soap star said he had broken down in tears when doctors informed him he had had a TIA. After his axing, the character's remaining scenes were aired before the character departed off-screen with Tommy splitting from Tina McIntyre, played by Michelle Keegan, and choosing a fresh start in the Canary Islands. "I realised I needed to start changing the way I was thinking – otherwise I might not have been here," he added. Chris took over the role of Corrie's iconic couple Jack and Vera's grandson 11 years after Joseph Aston had a brief spell in the role. The small op is to patch up the hole and hopefully prevent any more clots traveling to his brain. "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. Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has said he was left “speaking like a toddler” after suffering a mini-stroke. "I woke up one morning and knew something wasn’t right," the 35-year-old told the Mirror.

The actor, who was sacked from Corrie for offensive raps, was rushed to hospital after a blood clot in his brain.

After a while, I was like, “I think I’m going through depression here.” I don’t know if I’ll ever find that answer.’ ‘My life, my job, my image, my reputation – everything was just ripped away. I didn’t leave my house for four days. Would the next one be even worse and I’d lose the use of my arms or legs? ‘Would I have another one?

Former Coronation Street star, Chris Fountain, 'couldn't get [his] words out' when the blood supply to his brain was cut off.

He thought to himself: "Would I have another one? I was speaking like a toddler, I was really embarrassed." In order to minimise the risk of another stroke, treatment of a TIA might include medications, the NHS adds. My mum called me and I just couldn't get my words out. "They may go through a patent foramen ovale and into the left side of the heart, where they can travel to the brain and block blood flow, causing an ischaemic stroke." Medics determined the actor had a hole in his heart, which had caused the blood clot to travel to his brain, triggering a stroke.

The former soap star suffered a mini-stroke due to a blood clot which damaged the left side of his brain.

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The ex- Corrie actor said doctors told him he had suffered a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) – known as a mini stroke. It happened after a blood clot lodged in ...

"I was speaking like a toddler, I was really embarrassed.” This had caused the blood clot to travel to his brain, leading to the mini-stroke. It happened after a blood clot lodged in his brain. Chris Fountain, who played Tommy Duckworth in the show, said he was left “speaking like a toddler”. I called 111 on my mum’s advice and they sent an ambulance for me, it was so scary." Fountain said: “I woke up one morning and knew something wasn’t right.

Chris has spoken out about being left terrified when he woke up one morning unable to speak properly.

I called 111 on my mum's advice and they sent an ambulance for me, it was so scary. "I felt stupid because I knew exactly what I wanted to say to the doctors, but I couldn't get the words out, I was speaking like a toddler, I was really embarrassed." 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.

Actor Chris Fountain suffered a stroke last month and he has now revealed the harrowing times he went through and the after-effects he still carries with ...

"Would I have another one? "When the doctors confirmed I'd had a TIA 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. "I felt stupid because I knew exactly what I wanted to say to the doctors, but I couldn't get the words out, I was speaking like a toddler, I was really embarrassed," he said.

The soap star said he spent five days in hospital after waking up at home unable to speak properly in August. | ITV News Granada.

"It was so scary", he said. "Why had this happened? He said: “I woke up one morning and knew something wasn’t right.

Chris Fountain, well known for his roles in Coronation Street as Tommy Duckworth and Justin Burton in Hollyoaks, has revealed that he had a minor stroke ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). According to the actor, doctors informed him that he had suffered a transient ischemic attack (also known as a mini-stroke), caused by a blood clot in his brain. He claims he would have died if he had not arrived at the hospital as promptly as he did.

The actor told the newspaper doctors had discovered he had suffered a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) - known as a 'mini-stroke' - after a blood clot lodged in ...

[cobbles](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/coronation-street), spent five days in a London hospital after waking up at home unable to speak properly in August. The 35-year-old said he had broken down in tears when doctors informed him he had had a TIA. [Coronation Street](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/coronation-street) star Chris Fountain has said he was left “speaking like a toddler”.

The actor, who played Tommy Duckworth and Justin Burton in the two soaps respectively, spoke to The Mirror about the ordeal, which took place in August.

Readers in the US can contact the [American Stroke Association](https://www.stroke.org/). Stroke Association has further information and support on stroke. He will undergo surgery to prevent repeated occurrences. “I woke up one morning and knew something wasn’t right,” he said. [Coronation Street](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/) and [Hollyoaks](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/) star [Chris Fountain](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a35578298/dancing-on-ice-chris-fountain-twitter-reaction-special/) has revealed he suffered a mini-stroke earlier this year. [Coronation Street's Alex Bain announces engagement to partner Mollie Lockwood](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a41569660/coronation-street-alex-bain-engagement/)

The 35-year-old suffered a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) - better known as a mini stroke.

Here are the warning signs and risk factors of Transient Ischaemic Attacks - or mini strokes. This can results in a lack of oxygen to the brain, causing stroke-like symptoms Strokes can happen in anyone, including young people as has been seen with Chris. If you suffer a TIA you may be advised to make some lifestyle changes that reduce future risks. Certain ethnicities are also at an increased risk. They are still, however, very dangerous and can increase your future risks of another mini stroke or a full stroke. - diabetes [The actor](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celebrities) said: "Going through something like this makes you realise just how fragile life is, it can really be snatched away from you at any moment. While age is a common risk factor in suffering a mini stroke, it can impact people of all ages. - dizziness They can also have long-lasting effects on your speech, which has been the case for Chris, who was left “speaking like a toddler”. The actor awoke in his home unable to speak, and called 111 on his mother's advice.

Soap star Chris Fountain reveals that he was left 'speaking like a toddler' after suffering a mini-stroke in August. : entertainment tv news chris fountain ...

I was really scared and just broke down in tears." "Would I have another one? "When the doctors...

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 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.

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.