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In 2009 Whilst filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. David Holmes suffered a life changing injury that resulted in him breaking his neck during a test stunt. For a decade David doubled for Daniel Radcliffe in one of the most successful film franchises of all time. A documentary tilted 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived' was released in 2023 that shares his incredible story. As a kid Dave found the sport of gymnastics training at South Essex gymnastics club. His legacy is now intertwined with the amazing charity work he's the driving force behind. You can't help but feel inspired after meeting Dave and it was truly an honour to have had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with such a positive human being. And this is his story.
By Sam Oldham5
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In 2009 Whilst filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. David Holmes suffered a life changing injury that resulted in him breaking his neck during a test stunt. For a decade David doubled for Daniel Radcliffe in one of the most successful film franchises of all time. A documentary tilted 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived' was released in 2023 that shares his incredible story. As a kid Dave found the sport of gymnastics training at South Essex gymnastics club. His legacy is now intertwined with the amazing charity work he's the driving force behind. You can't help but feel inspired after meeting Dave and it was truly an honour to have had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with such a positive human being. And this is his story.

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