Irish actress Ruth Codd, 29, announced this week the amputation of her left leg, the second of her career. The procedure occurred after years of chronic pain resulting from an injury suffered at the age of 15 during a football match. Conhecida for the role of Phlegma in “Like Treinar or
The first amputation, of the right leg, took place six years ago and brought immediate relief. The recent surgery repeats the pattern below the knee and was carried out at Irlanda, where the actress is recovering at her parents’ house.
Injury trajectory
Ruth suffered a complex fracture in her right leg at the age of 15. Cirurgias of reconstruction did not resolve the condition and generated constant pain for eight years.
The decision for the first amputation, in 2019, changed the actress’s life. Ela reported to the newspaper Irish Examiner that she was finally able to resume normal activities after the procedure.
His left leg began to have similar problems in recent years. Exames indicated that elective amputation was the best option to eliminate chronic pain.
Advertisement with characteristic humor
In the video published on TikTok, Ruth appears at his parents’ house and begins with a light tone.
- “I have good news and bad news,” she says.
- Good: he returned to recording content at the family home.
- Bad: you can no longer use the room on the upper floor because of the stairs.
He then shows the new wheelchair, called “Tony Gordo”, and jokes about zero speed on stairs. In the caption he wrote “Without legs, who cares?” and included the hashtag #paralimpíadas2026.
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Repercussion and support from fans
The post quickly surpassed millions of views. Comentários highlight the actress’s strength and good humor.
Ruth responded to part of the messages with jokes, asking her followers to “stop being so nice” because it was making her uncomfortable.
Celebrities and co-stars also left messages of support, including actors from “A Queda da Casa de Usher” and “O Clube da Meia-Noite”.
Previous experience with amputation
The first surgery, at the age of 23, marked a positive turning point. Antes of her, Ruth spent months in hospital and faced severe limitations.
After recovering, he was able to resume studying prosthetic makeup and began his artistic career. The entry into the universe of Mike Flanagan happened soon after.
She had already declared that the amputation “gave her life back” and eliminated her constant dependence on painkillers.
Plans for the near future
The actress remains in recovery at Irlanda and does not yet have a date to return to filming. Projetos scheduled for 2026 are being evaluated by the medical team.
The mention of Paralimpíadas 2026 generated curiosity. Ruth played football before the initial injury and has shown interest in adapted sports in recent years.
Although it does not confirm a specific modality, the hashtag suggests that the goal is already part of the post-rehabilitation objectives.
Career on the rise despite challenges
Ruth debuted in acting in 2022 with “O Clube da Meia-Noite”, from Netflix. The following year he joined the cast of “A Queda da Casa de Usher”, also directed by Mike Flanagan.
The role in “Como Treinar o Seu Dragão” (live-action) consolidated his international name. The character Phlegma, Feroz, appears in action scenes that use visual effects to adapt the actress’s physical condition.
Producers praised her dedication during filming, which was completed before her second surgery.
The current recovery is expected to last a few months. Ruth maintains frequent contact with fans online and promises updates on the process of adapting to the new bilateral reality.
