Rahul priydarss
In late November 2025, 29-year-old actor Ruth Codd revealed she had undergone a second below-knee amputation.
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The origin of her long-term struggle dates back to when she was 15 and suffered a serious leg injury while playing football.
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After enduring persistent pain and failed healing, Ruth made the difficult decision to amputate her right leg below the knee at age 23 a choice she later described as a relief.
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Over the years, prolonged use of crutches caused deterioration. In 2021, she had to get all her toes removed due to damage.
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In her TikTok video, Ruth quipped: “Good news, we’ve had a full circle moment… Bad news … I’ve just had my second below-knee amputation.
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Despite the trauma, Ruth remains determined. She joked about her “new whip,” and expressed confidence that with two prosthetics she’d be “pretty unstoppable.
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Ruth first gained fame during the COVID-19 pandemic through her disability-awareness and comedic content on TikTok.
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According to Ruth’s update, she will need time for the surgical wounds to heal before being fitted for prosthetic.
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As news spread, many supporters and members of the online disability community rallied around her, praising her resilience, honesty, and humour.
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Ruth’s openness about her amputation — blending vulnerability, humour, and strength — sends a powerful message: life doesn’t end with limb loss.