“I Was Planning My Funeral” – Classy Ryan Reynolds Intervened After News of Wrexham Star’s Wife’s Brain Tumour
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Ryan Reynolds has made a significant impact on Wrexham AFC, not just on-field but off-field too with his acts of generosity and support. Together with Rob McElhenney, the Deadpool star has shown great compassion through charitable donations and promotional efforts. And now Wrexham star Anthony Forde‘s wife has revealed about a dark time in which Reynolds brought forth a ray of hope.
In February, Forde and his wife Laura Mangan welcomed their first child. However, their happiness was short-lived when they received devastating news just days later. Mangan had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, and the couple was told that she may only have a few months or years to live. Fortunately, Ryan Reynolds’ help brought this tale to a happy conclusion.
Ryan Reynolds helped Laura Mangan to stop planning her funeral
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In a recent interview with The Times, Mangan opened up about the emotional toll that the diagnosis had taken on her. However, it turns out, that Reynolds was not only aware of the situation, but he also took the time to reach out to the couple via Facetime. The soccer star’s wife admitted that while she tried to put on a brave front, the reality of the situation was a living nightmare.
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“No word of a lie, I was planning my funeral as I was doing those night feeds,” said Mangan. “I was crying silently. It was a really low time. A living nightmare.” Reynolds, however, did not simply offer his sympathies but also suggested the couple seek a second opinion from a leading neurosurgeon in New York.
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The couple wasted no time in taking the chance, and the doctor’s recommendation was to perform a biopsy on Mangan’s brain. Six weeks after the operation, the couple received the news they had been desperately hoping for – the tumor was benign.
It was a moment of mixed emotions for Mangan as she revealed, “I was initially in shock and disbelief.” The actions of Ryan Reynolds in this situation truly helped provide a positive outcome. As a result, the couple is now enjoying a joyful life with their child, and Anthony Forde is wholeheartedly back to his Wrexham duties.
Wrexham looking strong to achieve back-to-back promotions
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Anthony Forde and his teammates at Wrexham are having a successful season so far. Although Forde has only scored 1 goal in the EFL League Two, the team as a whole has been performing exceptionally well. With 37 points the team currently sits at the 2nd position in the table.
With this, the Welsh side is on track to achieve back-to-back promotions. It is no secret that both Reynolds and McElhenney have aspirations of reaching the Premier League, and their goal of achieving consecutive promotions remains within reach. If they maintain their current position, they have a strong chance of securing another promotion
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Edited by:
Jayant Chhabra