Dirk Bogarde suffers stroke

Sir Dirk Bogarde is recovering in a London hospital after suffering a stroke, it emerged last night.

Sir Dirk Bogarde is recovering in a London hospital after suffering a stroke, it emerged last night.

The 75 year old actor and writer went into hospital four weeks ago for an operation to ease circulation problems. The surgery was successful but the following day Sir Dirk suffered a stroke, which has affected his left side. His nephew, Mr Brock van den Bogaerde said his uncle was progressing well and that doctors expected him to make a "full recovery".

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