Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes has revealed he was close to death after collapsing at his home in California which left him recovering from severe injuries
Darren Hayes updated fans on near death accident that left him with a broken jaw(Image: Variety via Getty Images)
Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes has shared with fans the disturbing images of his injuries after he collapsed at his home in Santa Monica, California. The 52 year old Australian star, that is best known for his hits including Truly, Madly, Deeply, showed off his swollen face covered in bruises after breaking his jaw from the accident.
Alongside the image, Darren posted another of his x-ray that showed the metal plates that had been put into his jaw. For the past month, Darren has been privately recovering.
Sharing news of his accident, he captioned the post saying: “I lost consciousness – I fainted shortly after getting out of bed and collapsed 3 times, losing consciousness each time.”
He added: “The blunt force trauma was so severe it snapped my left jawbone in half. I woke up in a pool of blood, terrible pain in my left side of my head and with 9 teeth shattered.”
Savage Garden star Darren Hayes shows off brutal injury following collapse at home(Image: Instagram)
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Praising the medical team, he continued: “I could have died if I landed in a different position. They scanned for and ruled out heart issues and anything neurological.”
Darren was forced to undergo reconstructive surgery a few days after his accident and was fitted with a titanium brace to reconnect his jaw. His mouth was then wired shut for weeks in a bid to ensure a full and successful recovery.
Darren explained: “I am under incredible care. I have an amazing cardiologist and oral surgeon and we are trying to work out how and why I have been fainting. So far my heart is normal, my arteries are normal and I don’t have a brain tumor or anything that could cause the accident.”
Darren Hayes updated fans on near death accident that left him with a broken jaw(Image: Getty Images)
Ruling out any speculation his accident could have been the result of substances including alcohol or drugs, he defiantly said: “No judgement to those who partake but I do not take drugs or drink alcohol – this was a complete shock.”
“But we are still investigating. I just wanted my fans to know why I’ll be out of action for quite some time,” he said.
He candidly explained that once his jaw heals, he will then have to rehabilitate his jaw and replace his missing teeth.
He went on to explain: “I love you folks. I’m so grateful to be alive and every day I’m getting stronger. I’m almost one month post surgery now and I’m only just starting to feel better. I’m so grateful to my loved ones for coming to my rescue and to the doctors and nurses who have treated me with such care.”
In a show of utter defiance he revealed: “After surviving a brutal divorce, losing my Mother, finding out my father died and then this I have had moments of deep sadness. But I am a survivor and I’ll come back strong.” The accident occurred two years to day of his mum’s passing.
Understandably, his post was met with a string of comments by fans. Ensuring fans that he is on the road to recovery in all aspects of his life, he continued: “It’s not all bad news. The kindest, most generous and loving man came in to my life almost two years ago, like a miracle. While I want to protect our private universe for as long as we can here’s a hilarious muppet picture of us.”
He continued: “Thank you Heriberto for loving me and taking such care of me during some of the most challenging times in my life. I loved you the first time ever I saw your face.”
