Stunt Performer Who Has Disney Ties Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury on Set
A stunt performer with Disney ties has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Dayna Grant suffered a brain aneurysm and spinal trauma after a horrible accident on the set of the new Amazon Studios series The Lord of the Rings earlier this week. The series was being filmed in New Zealand.
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![Dayna Grant](https://mickeyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/head.jpg)
(Stunt Guild)
It was revealed in a crowdfunding campaign on Give a Little that the actress would need brain surgery in response to a 8mm aneurysm and that her insurance would not cover the cost. At the time of publishing, fans have raised almost $78,000 of the initial $60,000 goal. Grant posted a tearful and heartfelt message on Twitter last night in response to the generosity.
Iām at a total loss for words. Thank you all SO much for the incredible love and support ā¤ļøāš©¹šš¾š§ #XenaLove @RealLucyLawless @robtapert @HudsonLeick @MeganHubbell pic.twitter.com/6BNO7xXRJa
— Dayna Grant (@Daynastunts) June 28, 2021
Dayna Grant is most famous for her stunt work in Xena: Warrior Princess, but has also worked on several Disney movies including Avatar 2, the live-action remake of Mulan, and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She has also served as a stunt double for Charlize Theron and friend, Lucy Lawless, who helped organize the crowdfunding campaign.
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