Story perspectives

Wayne Lineker's Near-Death Pneumonia Battle: A Sobering Recovery

12/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

Wayne Lineker, 63, faced a near-death episode from severe pneumonia after falling ill on a flight from Mauritius to Dubai.
He was hospitalized and spent ten days in intensive care after initially suspecting COVID-19 or a heart attack.
Lineker thanked National Health Service (NHS) staff, said sobriety helped him endure, and reported ongoing hospitalization with about two months of rehabilitation ahead as he adapts to life beyond his Ibiza lifestyle.

1 of 1

Story summary

Wayne Lineker, 63, faced a near-death episode from severe pneumonia after falling ill on a flight from Mauritius to Dubai.
He was hospitalized and spent ten days in intensive care after initially suspecting COVID-19 or a heart attack.
Lineker thanked National Health Service (NHS) staff, said sobriety helped him endure, and reported ongoing hospitalization with about two months of rehabilitation ahead as he adapts to life beyond his Ibiza lifestyle.