David Holmes

- Former competitive gymnastMail Online: Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double 'paralysed' (January 30, 2009)
- Stunt double for Harry PotterTMZ: Radcliffe Speechless on Broken Stunt Double (January 30, 2009)
- Fell during the filming of a flying scene where he was propelled through the air strapped in a harnessMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)
- The accident was believed to have been caused by a controlled explosion on the setMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)
- Suffered back injuriesTMZ: Radcliffe Speechless on Broken Stunt Double (January 30, 2009)
- Said to be paralyzed from the waist downMail Online: Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double 'paralysed' (January 30, 2009)
- Being treated at Royal National Orthopedic Hospital in Stanmore, LondonMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)
- The accident is being investigated by health and safety officersMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)
- Has worked as a stuntman in all the Harry Potter filmsMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)

David Holmes is a Hollywood stuntman who was critically injured from a fall on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in late January 2009. Holmes, said to be paralysed, is being treated at the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital for back injuries.Mirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009) Mail Online: Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double 'paralysed' (January 30, 2009)
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"They are hoping he will make a full recovery. But it was a nasty injury and it might be some time before they know exactly what they are dealing with. He is hoping he hasn’t suffered any really serious permanent damage. He has worked in the film industry long enough to know it can be dangerous. And no matter what precautions are taken, performing stunts always carries a risk. But he has always loved his work and he will be hoping this isn’t the end of his career."—Holmes' friendMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)
"I did a lot of my own stunts to play Harry. I had to do a lot of gymnastics training. One of my stunt doubles was David Holmes. He’s a great gymnast. He’s been teaching me gymnastics and it’s so much fun."—Daniel RadcliffeMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)
"We try extremely hard to make everything as safe as possible. Having said that, sometimes things don’t work out as they are supposed to. We risk our health and our lives every day."—Stunt co-ordinator Steve TrugliaMirror: Prayers for injured stuntman (January 30, 2009)