News | Entertainment
7 Jul 2025 18:00
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Kathryn Prescott has sent her thanks to a stranger who supported her after she was hit by a cement truck

    The former 'Skins' star was hit by the vehicle, which weighs roughly 26 tonnes when fully loaded, as she crossed the road in Brooklyn, New York, in September and she's now returned to social media for the first time since the horrific accident - which left her life hanging in the balance - to pay tribute to the kind gesture of the anonymous woman, as well as others who have helped her over the last few months.


    Sharing a photo of a rock, she wrote on Instagram: "An anonymous woman, whose face I never saw, put this rock into my hand as I was being lifted onto a stretcher. She whispered into my ear that it was for good luck. When I finally got to the operating room and was being prepped for my first surgery, one of the assistants asked me what was in my fist. I realized I had been holding onto it since then without realizing.

    "Thank you to that woman (if anyone knows who she is, please tell me) and to all of my amazing nurses, doctors, physical/occupational therapists and surgeons at NYP and Mount Sinai.(sic)"

    Kathryn's sister, Megan Prescott flew to the US to be by her side following the accident, and the 'Finding Carter' actress heaped praise on her for doing so.

    She continued: "Thank you to my sister for moving heaven and earth to get to me during a global pandemic and travel ban.

    "Thank you to all of my friends for being there, without hesitation, and for sending your mums, friends and sisters when you couldn't. Thank you to my hospital room mate for being who you are and for making me laugh, even when there wasn't much to laugh about. "

    The 30-year-old actress concluded her post with a general message of thanks.

    She added: "Thank you to everyone who has reached out and helped in every and any way they could. From the bottom of my heart, thank you."

    Megan previously revealed her sister was "lucky to be alive" after the accident.

    She said: "After fighting through complex surgery some of Kathryn's injuries include: broken pelvis in two places, both of her legs, her foot and her left hand.

    "She is incredibly lucky to be alive. She narrowly avoided paralysis. The doctors are hopeful that she will make a full recovery but this will only be possible with the correct care right now."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     07 Jul: Sir Lewis Hamilton experienced a massive culture shock when he moved to Formula One team Ferrari - although he is happy he no longer has to endure the smell of curry on race days
     07 Jul: Yungblud "found solace in being similar" to Ozzy Osbourne
     07 Jul: Liam Gallagher's son Lennon Gallagher "can't wait" to see his dad back onstage with Oasis
     07 Jul: Emma Roberts would love to play the next murder victim on The White Lotus
     07 Jul: Scarlett Johansson's beauty brand The Outset has launched skin survival kits in collaboration with her new movie Jurassic World Rebirth
     07 Jul: Michael Madsen was reportedly struggling with alcohol addiction before his death
     07 Jul: Paul Simon has successfully undergone surgery for "chronic and intense back pain"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The All Blacks are confident Rieko Ioane will find his footing with his return to the wing ahead of the second test against France in Wellington More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Sir Lewis Hamilton experienced a massive culture shock when he moved to Formula One team Ferrari - although he is happy he no longer has to endure the smell of curry on race days 17:36

    Law and Order:
    The search continues for 57-year-old Aucklander, Ella Davenport, missing since June 20 from her Mangere East home, on Hain Avenue 17:27

    International:
    Hundreds of girls were 'living their best life' at Texas summer camp. Then disaster struck 17:07

    Entertainment:
    Yungblud "found solace in being similar" to Ozzy Osbourne 17:06

    Rugby League:
    Warriors NRL-W captain Apii Nicholls is backing five-eighth Patricia Maliepo to be a key influence for the team moving forward 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Liam Gallagher's son Lennon Gallagher "can't wait" to see his dad back onstage with Oasis 16:36

    Law and Order:
    Wellington Police have revealed further details of serious injuries sustained by a young Hutt Valley baby 16:17

    Law and Order:
    In Australia - a jury has indicated it's reached verdicts in the fatal mushroom lunch trial - and is expected to reconvene shortly 16:07

    Entertainment:
    Emma Roberts would love to play the next murder victim on The White Lotus 16:06

    Politics:
    The Government says changes to child banking requirement - are one step in its new anti-money laundering regime 15:57


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd