Matt King Gives Health Update After Stroke Recovery

Peep Show actor Matt King has shared an update with fans after revealing he had been hospitalised with a stroke last week.

Matt, 58, best known for his role as Super Hans in the sitcom, previously posted a statement on X explaining that he had been left paralysed after having a rare stroke.

Sharing an update on Wednesday, he wrote: 'Right now, recovering in hospital from a stupid stroke, I've ordered a Subway club from Eats and I'm m****** out to some Mazzy Star.

'Seriously though, they should find a f*****g cure. Thanks for the ongoing love.'

Matt's fans took to the comments section of the post to wish him well with a series of supportive messages encouraging him to 'keep fighting'.

They said: 'I hope you recover quickly, best wishes, keep fighting'; 'Hope your recovery is quick. Also, what's in the sub?'; 'Sorry to hear that Matt, get well good luck with your recovery'; 'Wishing you a speedy recovery Matt';

'Sending love & hoping you have a speedy recovery...'; 'Best wishes for your recovery'; 'Rest up easy fella'; 'Nice to see you back on here. Hoping you'll be well enough to go home soon, and leave with a heart strong enough for it not to happen again. Your 'pop, pop' jokes still make me laugh out loud. All the best, Matt.'

'Well wishes from Australia Matt. Classic tune'; 'You'll be running back to Windsor before you know it Matt'; 'I'm so glad you're feeling better, haven't lost your appetite, apparently... please keep us updated on your progress, maybe a video post? And try Subway's Turkey BLT next, very tasty.. much love, Claudia'; 'Speedy recovery! I'm watching Peep Show right this minute and the joy your character brings is endless'.

Last week, Matt shared an update that he had rushed to hospital after a freak spinal stroke left him paralysed.

He confirmed he was recovering at the Royal Sussex County Hospital following the incident on Sunday. 

Sharing a post from his hospital bed, he wrote: 'It’s true. I had a rare stroke of the spinal cord on Sunday. I was initially paralysed but was rushed to The Royal Sussex and the staff have been amazing.

'Can walk again, a bit. My legs were jelly, man. It didn't feel f*****g brilliant. Thank you for all the love and kindness.'

His Peep Show co-star Vera Graziadei - who played Elena - asked fans to pray for him as she wrote on Instagram: 'Peeples, let’s send some prayers and love to our dear friend and bloody brilliant actor and human – Matt @thatmattkingfella who needs it now.

'Health issue so send your love and support to him!' 

Replying to Matt's post, one fan wrote: 'The fact that you had a stroke and still had the humour to joke about your legs being jelly says everything. You’re an inspiration Matt. Get well soon.'

Another commented: 'Love and good vibes to a legend.'

A third fan again made reference to Super Hans by writing: 'Nothing a relaxing hit of c***k can't fix! Get well soon.'

Matt, famously played Super Hans opposite  and in Peep Show, the cult comedy created created by Andrew O'Connor,  and Sam Bain.

The show followed the lives of the horrifyingly relatable flatmates Mark and Jez, played by David and Robert, using a unique point-of-view filming style.

The two friends are two polar opposite friends who met at the fictional Dartmouth University and went on to live in Mark's flat, in the made-up Zodiac House in South London.

Mark owns the flat and frequently references Jeremy's resistance to playing rent and his abuse of the home, thanks to his love of weed and reluctance to work.

Super Hans was a fan-favourite character, known for his hilariously wacky and drug-addled one-liners and destructive behaviour.

Before landing the part, Matt worked as a chef in Australia, where he met comedian Jimeoin McKeown, who encouraged him to become a stand-up.

After 15 years of working as a comic, he was discovered by the Peep Show creators at Edinburgh Fringe, who deemed him perfect for the role of Super Hans.

Though back in 2018, it was previously revealed by creator Sam that the part was originally written with Danny Dyer in mind.

The role turned Matt into a household name, with the actor winning subsequent parts in Skins, Doctor Who, Spirited, Paddington and The End of the F***ing World, and writing his own sitcom starring Alan Davies, Whites.

In 2019, he also starred in Sam Fender's music video for his single Saturday, showing him doing an interpretative dance routine.

But despite being most recognised for his work on Peep Show, Matt revealed he often doesn't remember many of his famous lines, that fans like to reference to him.