David Rees is a South African actor who is best known for his role as Chris Welman in the popular soapie 7de Laan. He has been part of the show since 2016 and has won the hearts of many viewers with his portrayal of the kind-hearted and generous doctor.
However, David Rees suffered a major health scare on Sunday, when he had a heart attack at his Johannesburg home. He was rushed to the hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit. He was later moved to the high care unit on Thursday.
David Rees’ family and fans show support and gratitude
David Rees’ family and fans have been showing their support and gratitude for the actor, who is slowly recovering from his ordeal. His team has been updating his fans on his Facebook page, giving them daily news about his condition.
His publicity manager, Corlia Strauss, spoke to TshisaLIVE and said that the actor is doing fine at this stage. She said that he can only talk to his family and that there are visitation limits on his visits. She said that David told her that he was doing fine and that he looked forward to seeing her.
David Rees does not have medical aid coverage, which means that he has to pay for his treatment out of his own pocket. His sister, Monique Buttle, started a crowdfunding initiative on BackaBuddy to try to raise R500,000 to cover the costs of his treatment.
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At the time of publication, R79,858 had been raised through donations from well-wishers. Corlia Strauss said that David has not decided yet if he will take legal action against those who leaked the video.
Corlia Strauss said that David and his family are very thankful for all the messages and donations that they have received. She said that they motivate him a lot and that they appreciate the emotional support from his colleagues, the cast and management of 7de Laan, and the public. She said that the messages are literally streaming in and that they are very thankful for that.
David Rees’ career and achievements
David Rees is a veteran actor who has been in the industry for over 40 years. He has appeared in several films, TV shows, and theatre productions. Some of his notable works include The Gods Must Be Crazy II, The Power of One, The Bang Bang Club, The Wild, Isidingo, Scandal!, and Generations.
He joined 7de Laan in 2016 as Chris Welman, a doctor who runs a clinic in Hillside. He is also the father of Alexa Welman (Carina Nel) and Rickus Welman (André Lötter). He is currently involved in a romantic relationship with Mariaan Welman (Deirdre Wolhuter), who is Rickus’ biological mother.
David Rees has also been involved in various social causes and initiatives. He is an ambassador for CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa), a non-profit organisation that aims to fight cancer and support those affected by it. He is also a supporter of animal welfare and environmental conservation.