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Ruptured brain AVM leaves influencer Saskia Bishop relearning speech

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Influencer Saskia Bishop suffered a brain bleed on 21 April 2025 after a rollercoaster ride in Southend, Essex.
The bleed was caused by a ruptured arteriovenous malformation, an abnormal vessel cluster.
She lost speech, vomited violently and became disoriented before paramedics took her to hospital.
A 7.5-hour operation and care were followed by months of speech and walking rehab.
She could speak after one month and hold a conversation after three months.

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Influencer Saskia Bishop suffered a brain bleed on 21 April 2025 after a rollercoaster ride in Southend, Essex.
The bleed was caused by a ruptured arteriovenous malformation, an abnormal vessel cluster.
She lost speech, vomited violently and became disoriented before paramedics took her to hospital.
A 7.5-hour operation and care were followed by months of speech and walking rehab.
She could speak after one month and hold a conversation after three months.