Barry Keoghan's Struggle with Flesh-Eating Disease

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Actor Barry Keoghan revealed his battle with necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease, before filming "The Banshees of Inisherin," expressing fear of death and possible amputation. Director Martin McDonagh recalled Keoghan's determination despite the health scare. Keoghan received an Oscar nomination for his role in the film and is also nominated for "Saltburn." This revelation follows "The Chronicles of Narnia" star Georgie Henley's similar experience with the rare infection.
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