🕒 Today marks 12 years since Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher’s life changed dramatically due to a skiing accident in December 2013. Despite surviving, he remains out of the public eye, with little known about his current condition.
🏔️ The tragedy occurred in the French Alps when Schumacher hit his head on a rock while skiing off-piste. Fast action saw him airlifted to hospital, placed in a medically-induced coma for months, and eventually moved to his family home with round-the-clock care.
👀 Schumacher’s communication is now primarily through eye movements, as detailed by Elisabetta Gregoraci who revealed, “Michael doesn’t speak, he communicates with his eyes.” Only a select few, including ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt, visit him regularly. Todt has shared, “Michael is here, so I don’t miss him. [But he] is simply not the Michael he used to be.”
🏡 Notably, Schumacher’s life is shielded by his family, who continue to protect his privacy fiercely. In a touching statement, his wife Corinna said: “Michael always protected us, and now we are protecting Michael.”
📸 Recently, a nerve-wracking incident involving a £12 million extortion plot threatened to expose private images of Schumacher online. The family remains resilient, confronting challenges like a missing hard drive potentially containing sensitive content.
Support and admiration for the Schumacher family continue to pour in as they navigate their new normal. Let’s send them strength and positivity. 💪💙