A World War II veteran who served in the Royal Air Force and played a crucial role in supporting allied agents has celebrated his 100th birthday.
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Dan Walker claimed his "helmet saved his life" after being hit by car while out cycling on Monday morning.The former BBC Breakfast presenter, 45, posted an update after telling his Instagram followers about his accident earlier today. Dan shared a selfie of himself on Instagram this afternoon looking bruised up but giving the thumbs up to the camera. He wrote: "Blown away by all the lovely messages.Thank you.
"Just got home from hospital. Battered and bruised but - amazingly - nothing broken. "Very thankful to still be here.
I have no memory of anything and just remember coming round on the tarmac with paramedics & police around me. "Thanks for all your kindness. Jamie & Shaun were so great in the ambulance - not sure I was making much sense.
"Thanks to Conor the copper, Charlotte in x-ray & Hannah (in blue) for being so considerate & brilliant in such a busy A & E. So thankful for our NHS." He continued: "The helmet I was wearing saved my life today so - if you’re on a bike - get one on your head. "Smashed my watch & phone, ruined my trousers, my bike is a mess but I’m still here.
"Currently eating soup through a straw and being looked after by a gorgeous, furry, tired nurse at the end of the sofa." Dan said earlier on Monday that he had been knocked off his bike by a car as he shared a picture of himself with ambulance crews. The former 2021 Strictly Come Dancing contestant also received well-wishes for his recovery from the BBC show’s professional dancers including Amy Dowden, Jowita Przystal and Nancy Xu. Presenter Davina McCall wrote on Instagram: “Oh my god xxxx you poor thing sending lots of love.” Fellow Strictly contestant and McFly singer Tom Fletcher wrote: "Blimey mate, hope you’re alright!!!" Other famous
.A World War II veteran who served in the Royal Air Force and played a crucial role in supporting allied agents has celebrated his 100th birthday.
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