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)

"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)