Michael Foot - Health

Health

Foot suffered from asthma until 1963 (which disqualified him from service in World War II) and eczema until middle age.

In October 1963 he was involved in a car crash, suffering pierced lungs, broken ribs, and a broken left leg. Foot subsequently used a walking stick for the rest of his life. According to former MP Tam Dalyell, Foot had up to the accident been a chain-smoker, but gave up the habit thereafter.

In 1976, Foot became blind in one eye following an attack of shingles.