Showbiz

Richards in hospital after tree fall

Published Sunday, Apr 30 2006, 23:44 BST | By Dave West
Keith Richards has been airlifted to hospital with a serious head injury after falling out of a palm tree.

The Rolling Stones guitarist was reportedly trying to climb the tree with bandmate Ron Wood. The pair were holidaying together at an exclusive resort in Fiji.

62-year-old Richards was taken to a private hospital in New Zealand then transferred to another in Auckland.

His family were with him on holiday and his wife Patti Hansen is with him in hospital.

The star's condition is not known.
More about these subjects
More: Showbiz

Star Snaps

The latest celebrity photos, updated daily

Top Stories

Win This Means War luxury screening
A private screening plus hotel stay & dinner for you and 9 friends
Play Digital Spy games
Take the tribal challenge now
S26 T1.1539471149445 {run_id}