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Pictured: My Family star Kris Marshall face down on the pavement moments after being struck by car
Updated 22:28pm on 30 Apr 2008His face down on the pavement and his body prone, this is comedy actor Kris Marshall lying motionless moments after he was struck by a car.
The My Family star was on his way home after a night out in Bristol when he was hit by the vehicle near the city's Hippodrome nightclub.
Marshall, known to millions for his role in BT television commercials, suffered serious head injuries and at first there were fears he might not survive.
But his condition has improved so much that it is hoped he will now be able to make a full recovery.
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Kris Marshall was treated by paramedics as he lay injured in the road in the centre of Bristol
A source told The Daily Mirror: "He was sprawled in the road, not moving. It looked fatal.
"There was a real commotion and lots of people were milling around. It looked very serious."
The area is known to be an accident black spot, with 25 casualties over the last three years prompting calls for it to be closed to traffic at night.
Marshall, 35, who made his name playing gormless son Nick Harper opposite Zoe Wanamaker and Robert Lindsay in the BBC sitcom My Family, was treated by paramedics at the scene for severe head injuries.
He was taken to Bristol Royal Infimary early on Sunday morning. It is hoped he will be discharged within a few days.
The actor's spokesman said: "His condition has improved in the last 24 hours and he is expected to make a full recovery."
Six years ago he was named Best Comedy Newcomer in the British Comedy Awards.
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Head injuries: Kris Marshall with girlfriend Kelly Eastwood
He went on to appear in Richard Curtis's film Love, Actually.
He has recently turned his hand to more serious roles, starring alongside Amanda Donahoe in ITV's Murder City and in the estate agent drama Sold.
Last year, he played an alcoholic journalist alongside Billie Piper and Laurence Fox in a stage adaptation of Christopher Hampton's Treats.
He has just completed work on the horror comedy Hotel Caledonia, in which he plays a mad worker at a remote Scottish hotel.
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Hit show: Kris rose to fame after starring in BBC sitcom My Family alongside Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker
Marshall, the son of an RAF squadron leader, attended the Cathedral School in Wells, Somerset, and Redroofs theatre school in Berkshire.
He lives in Windsor and also has a home in Cornwall.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "We spoke to the driver of the car involved, which was a VW Polo.
"He stopped immediately after the collision and we are looking into how it happened. He was not a drink-driver."
On stage: Kris starred alongside Billie Piper (centre) and new husband Laurence Fox (left) in stage play Treats last year
Reader views (14)
Thinking of you, get well soon.
- Jackie Turton, birkenhead england, 01/05/2008 20:13
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I just adore Kris Marshall, and words cant say how shocked I was when I heard the news about Kris.
It sounded so bad, but thank God he is on the mend, I actually went down on my knees to pray to God to put a protective arm around him and make him well.
Having met Kris a number of times,I know what a lovely genuine fellow he is...
So looking forward to seeing you in the new play Fat Pig, but please bonny lad don't over do it, get well and my heart also goes out to to Kris`s family and friends.
- Hilary Hawkins, Southampton England, 01/05/2008 15:51
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Lots of prayers have been, and are being said, Kris.
Totally believe that God will heal you.
I Know your granddad Des very well. He is a lovely chap and loves you to bits. I am sure you are all strong physically and mentally which will bring you through.
Thank you Jesus for the healing to date.
- Pam Daykin, Nr Grantham, Lincolnshire, Great Britain, 29/04/2008 19:46
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Andy from London, I agree. These publications, including this one, should show some respect for an individual in such a terrible situation. Famous or not. Quick recovery, Kris..
- Kat, USA, 29/04/2008 19:36
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Well done for publishing this photo, thank god it looks as if he'll survive, would you have published if he had died?
Hacks have no soul.
- M Willis, Aylesbury, 29/04/2008 17:59
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I am from Mauritius. Get well soon Kris, I really like you and you have a great talent, best wishes to you.
- Yoanna, Rose Hill Mauritius, 29/04/2008 16:20
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Which despicable person thought taking a photograph while he lay severely injured was a good idea? Why did this website feel it was suitable to print the photograph?
- Andy, London, 29/04/2008 15:02
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Kris is a great actor and I wish him well but I doubt that picture is of him, if you look at the larger version of it the whole thing appears to be in daylight as you can see the colour, make and model of parked cars in the background despite it being 1am.
- Lindsay Roberts, Kingston, 29/04/2008 09:59
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Get well soon Kris. You have a great talent and wonderful sense of humour. Best wishes to you and your family.
- Niki Jarvis, Farnham, 29/04/2008 09:00
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So pleased to hear you're on the mend Kris. Your acting ability and talent at subtle humour are greatly needed in our entertainment industry. Look forward to seeing you back at your peak.
- Margaret Hunter, Wickford, Essex, 28/04/2008 23:08
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From us all here in Malta, Get well soon.
- Steve Evans, Malta, 28/04/2008 21:02
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Made us laugh for a lot of years, here's wishing you a full recovery very soon.
- Vix, Selby, North Yorks, 28/04/2008 19:23
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Get well quick, Kris is such a great star. Love him loads.
- Catherine, Devon, 28/04/2008 18:51
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Here's wishing him a speedy recovery with no ill-effects.
- Squiz, Islington, 28/04/2008 17:28
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