Samuel Johnson rushed to hospital after being struck by car while on his way to visit family – sister reveals he’s suffered head injuries
Samuel Johnson is in hospital after being struck by a car on Saturday night.
The actor’s older sister Hilde Hinton revealed the news on Monday, in a Facebook post shared to the official page of their charity, Love My Sister.
She wrote: ‘I wish I didn’t have to tell you this. Early Saturday night Sam was on his way to visit family when he was accidentally hit by a car.
Accident: Samuel Johnson (pictured) is in hospital after being struck by a car on Saturday night
‘Our Ambos got him picked up and tucked away safely in hospital in record time. I followed them in.
‘The fantastical medical staff are in overdrive taking care of his sore head,’ she added.
‘He’s awake and not too happy that he doesn’t have his pants – nobody loves a hospital gown. Hearing his voice is lovely, but can’t wait for hugs when it’s safe.
Sad: The actor’s sister Hilde Hinton (pictured) revealed the news on Monday, in a Facebook post shared to the official page of their charity, Love My Sister
She wrote: ‘I wish I didn’t have to tell you this. Early Saturday night Sam was on his way to visit family when he was accidentally hit by a car… The fantastical medical staff are in overdrive taking care of his sore head’
‘I’ll keep you updated,’ she concluded the post, which was shared alongside a photo of Hilde hugging a stuffed toy.
Samuel started the Love My Sister cancer charity in 2012, with his late sister, Connie Johnson, who died of breast cancer at age 33.
He won the Gold Logie for the most popular personality on Australian television in 2017, following his starring role in the mini-series, Molly.
Siblings: Samuel started the Love My Sister cancer charity in 2012, with his late sister, Connie Johnson (right), who died of breast cancer at age 33
What a win: Sam won the Gold Logie for the most popular personality on Australian television in 2017, following his starring role in the mini-series, Molly
In 2018, Samuel was awarded an Australian of the Year honour, for his work in entertainment and his charity undertakings.
The Crackerjack star, who took a break from acting in recent years, won Dancing With The Stars in 2019.
He also stripped naked on stage to raise funds for charity in The All New Monty special last year.
Win: In 2018, Samuel was awarded an Australian of the Year honor, for his work in entertainment and his charity undertakings
Dance it! The Crackerjack star, who took a break from acting in recent years, won Dancing With The Stars in 2019
Samuel made his return to television this year, and has been starring in Eden, a scintillating new drama on Stan.
The Angel Baby actor is best known for his starring role on the drama The Secret Life of Us which first premiered in July 2001 and ran until December 2005.
He has also found success as an author, releasing the books Dear Santa, Dear Mum and Dear Dad, as well as Heroes Next Door, penned with his sister Hilde.
Back on TV: He made his return to television this year, and has been starring in Eden (pictured), a scintillating new drama on Stan