Lisa Riley's Thumb Surgery & Robin Tribute

0:00On March 26, Emerdale star Elisa Riley recently underwent surgery after a nasty fall at home. The 49-year-old actress, known for playing Mandy Dingle, slipped off a slippery bar stool over the weekend and badly injured her left thumb. The damage was to her owner, collateral ligament, requiring an operation at Leeds General Infirmary. She shared the news on Instagram with a cheerful selfie right after the procedure, posing next to her surgeon, Mr. Daniel Thorne. Elisa made it clear she was stone-cold sober at the time, blaming the accident on the stool and a woolen cardigan. She left the hospital with her arm in a sling, looking upbeat despite the ordeal. Fans and friends rushed to send their love in the comments. Stars like Scarlett Moffitt and Steph McGovern offered warm wishes for a quick recovery. Elisa also used the poster rave about the NHS, calling it incredible and thanking the entire medical team for their top-notch care. From the same time, Elisa opened up on loose women about her late friend Robin, a dancer who died by suicide two years ago at age 44.

1:05She explained how his injury on strictly-com dancing led to a slipped disc, job loss, and a tough mental health spiral where he felt unwanted and alone. Elisa described Robin as her one and a million friend, like a male version of herself, and marked the anniversary of his passing last week. She determined to carry his memory forward while focusing on her own healing from the thumb surgery. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.