Irish actress and TikTok sensation Ruth Codd has announced that she's undergone her second below-knee amputation, marking another significant chapter in her ongoing health journey. The 29-year-old, known for her roles in Netflix's The Midnight Club, the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, and BBC's Celebrity Traitors, shared the news with her followers in typical fashion—with candid humor and unflinching honesty.
From Soccer Injury to Double Amputation
Codd's health struggles began when she was just 15 years old after sustaining a sports injury while playing soccer. What followed was nearly a decade of relentless complications. "I got injured at 15, and I didn't get my leg amputated until I was 23. So, those eight years were operation after operation, and sometimes they kind of worked for a while, and then I'd end up back on crutches," she explained in a 2022 interview with Teen Vogue.
Her first amputation came at age 23, a turning point she's described as a moment of acceptance after years of failed surgical interventions and chronic pain. Now, six years later, she's faced the same difficult decision for her second leg.
Breaking the News With Characteristic Candor
Rather than shying away from her experience, Codd took to TikTok to announce her latest procedure with her signature blend of vulnerability and wit. "Good news, we've had a full-circle moment. I'm back making TikTok content in my parents' house. Bad news, I can't do it upstairs, because I've just had my second below-knee amputation," she posted.
This approach reflects how Codd has built her platform—by refusing to hide her reality and instead transforming her challenges into relatable, often humorous content that resonates with her followers.
A Career Built on Authenticity
Despite her health obstacles, Codd has maintained an impressive entertainment career. Her TikTok following provided the foundation for her breakthrough into acting, landing roles in major productions including Netflix's horror series
The Midnight Club and the live-action adaptation of
How to Train Your Dragon. Her appearance on
Celebrity Traitors further cemented her status as a rising talent willing to take on high-profile challenges.
What makes Codd's story particularly compelling is her refusal to let her circumstances define her limitations. At an age when many would retreat from public life, she's instead chosen to document her journey openly, turning what could be a private struggle into a source of inspiration for others facing similar battles.
Looking Forward
Codd's resilience in the face of repeated medical setbacks demonstrates a remarkable strength of character. Her willingness to share her story—complete with the difficult moments and the humor that sustains her—has made her more than just an actress or content creator. She's become a voice for those navigating chronic illness and disability, proving that life's unexpected turns don't have to derail your dreams.
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1. 'Celebrity Traitors' contestant Ruth Codd has second leg amputated
2. Ruth Codd explained 'turning point' where she agreed to have her first leg amputated
3. 'Dragon,' 'House of Usher' actress Ruth Codd undergoes 2nd amputation
