Barry Keoghan recalls when he almost died from flesh-eating bacteria

Barry Keoghan he almost died after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, a disease caused by bacteria known as “flesh-eating”. It is a rare and serious infection that occurs when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin.

The actor discovered the disease while filming The Banshees of Inisherin (2022). “I’m not sure if he was on a lot of medication, but he didn’t seem to care,” he said. Matin McDonagh in an interview with GQ (via People). He wrote the role of Keoghan in the feature film.

“We were only four days into filming, and his arm was swollen. But he was like, ‘Yeah, sure, I’ll be fine — I’ll see you Tuesday.’ I went to the hospital thinking, ‘Shit, is he going to die?’ Will he be able to make the film?'” he continued McDonald. “But I left there energized and excited.”

Keoghan He even asked the doctors if he was going to die. The answer, according to the actor, was: “Well, we don’t know.” The star of Saltburn he also added that amputation of the arm affected by the infection was considered.

Although Keoghan Although he fought the disease, today he carries a scar on his arm as a result of the surgery he had to undergo. “Just remember this when nominated for an Oscar,” he was quoted as saying. McDonagh to the actor at the time.