Christopher Atkins, who starred in “Blue Lagoon” in 1980 alongside Brooke Shields, shared an update with his fans about his recovery after undergoing surgery on his right arm.
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In an Instagram post, the 64-year-old Atkins revealed that the entire procedure went well and joked about his situation. “The surgery went well,” he wrote in the caption of an image in which he appears lying on a couch giving a thumbs-up.
“I have more metal inside me. I’ll need to get to airports even earlier to go through security! Hahaha. Thank you for all the messages of support! I love you all!”
Although he did not provide many details about the surgery, Atkins gave hints about what happened when he responded to a question from one of his followers.
“Thousands of baseballs, American footballs, and fishing trips! The sports of my childhood are finally catching up with me,” he replied to a concerned fan who had asked if anyone knew what had happened to the actor.
In another response in the post, Atkins also revealed that over the years he has had to undergo a series of procedures, but that he does not intend to slow down because of it.
“Hahahaha, yes, I had shoulder surgery last year, three on my knee, had a disc replacement and a spinal fusion, and now a metal elbow,” he wrote. “Happy New Year and may it be magical, full of health and prosperity!! I’m going to make a movie.”
Atkins became world-famous at the age of 18 when he starred in “Blue Lagoon” alongside Shields. The film was a major success, and the actor received a Golden Globe nomination as New Artist of the Year.
After “Blue Lagoon”, Atkins went from teen idol to a solid actor in television and independent films. Among his most notable works are the musical “The Pirate Movie” from 1982 and the drama “A Night in Heaven” from 1983. The actor also had a recurring role in the hit series “Dallas”.
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