Barry Keoghan’s doctor couldn’t say whether he’d live or die
Barry Keoghan was diagnosed with a rare flesh-eating disease just before 'The Banshees of Inisherin'' filming.

5 across the spectrum · tap a section to jump
The story so far
2 developments- Jan 9, 2024Barry Keoghan battled near fatal flesh eating disease just before breakthrough role
- Jan 10, 2024'Saltburn' star Barry Keoghan nearly lost his arm to flesh-eating bacteria
Who covered each development
No new developments
Quiet for 993 daysLast development · Jan 10, 2024 — 'Saltburn' star Barry Keoghan nearly lost his arm to flesh-eating bacteria
Left
3 viewpoints'Saltburn' star Barry Keoghan nearly lost his arm to flesh-eating bacteria
Barry Keoghan says he contracted a rare flesh-eating disease that nearly led to his arm being amputated
Center
1 viewpointBarry Keoghan battled near fatal flesh eating disease just before breakthrough role
Right
1 viewpoint'Saltburn' actor Barry Keoghan feared for his life after flesh-eating disease
Other outlets
International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage
Left
3 articlesBarry Keoghan Recalls Near-Death Battle With Flesh-Eating Disease Just Before Filming ‘Banshees of Inisherin’
Barry Keoghan nearly lost an arm to rare flesh-eating infection
Center
0 articlesNone
Right
0 articlesNone