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The Boy Who Lived: How Stuntman David Holmes Survived Harry Potter

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Nov 17, 2024
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At 25, David Holmes’ life changed forever. As Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double in Harry Potter, a devastating accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Yet Holmes, who had performed countless daring stunts, refused to let tragedy define him.

In this powerful TED-Ed video, Holmes shares his journey from despair to empowerment. He reflects on how the…

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