Casualty star Jason Durr heartbroken after losing mum and sister-in-law to Covid and cancer within four days
Casualty actor Jason Durr has revealed he lost his mother to Covid-19 and his sister-in-law to cancer just four days apart.
Jason, 52, who currently stars in Casualty, spoke about the double tragedy he faced recently as well as the admiration he has for the NHS.
Talking about his heartbreaking loss during the pandemic, he said: “Lockdown and this whole coronavirus period has been incredibly challenging for so many families.
“I can completely understand what so many people have been going through.
“It’s been a very peculiar time in all our lives. But the support we had for my sister-in-law from the NHS nurses and doctors was incredible,” he told The Mirror.
“My mum’s carers went above and beyond to help her through it. I think it makes you realise what’s important in life.
“You just need to be kind to people and understand what they might be going through.
“People are going through very difficult times with their families or losing someone, so it’s tough for everybody,” Jason added, speaking from his home in the Cotswolds.
His role as nurse David Hide in Casualty, which he has played since 2016, has certainly made him realise and appreciate the pressures NHS staff face in real life.
“I might dress up as a nurse and put on my scrubs but my ultimate respect and thanks goes out to all those real nurses and doctors who have been doing such an incredible job on the front line,” he said.
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Jason also revealed that filming for the BBC hospital drama will resume soon, and admitted he can’t wait to get back to work.
“We will be back as big, bold and brilliant as ever. We’re very much looking forward to donning our scrubs again.”