The actor and Hell Week star has previously opened up about his father’s time in ICU and how he struggled with seeing his father on ICU life support.
Luckily, a year on from when he was admitted, Ryan and his father are both doing well and Ryan paid tribute to the “Legend” in a sweet Instagram post.
“He captioned the picture, “On this day last year my Dad was admitted to ICU in the Mater Hospital, A story I’ve shared over these past few months but never quite describing just how dark some of those days actually got!
“My Dad is honestly a true example of what Inner Strength, A Positive Attitude, Sheer Determination (when everything is going against you) can do for you!
“Gewaaann Jimmy – you absolute legend!”
During his time on Hell Week, memories of his dad’s struggle flooded back to Ryan while under immense pressure, he opened up about this on the show.
He said; “I felt I was still mentally strong & physically fit at that stage even with a broken rib, but after 3 days of no sleep & lack of food the emotional side completely took over all while facing a fear which I didn’t realise I had!”
Ryan shared what a frightening experience it was for both him and his family at the time; “As a family we were absolutely devastated and terrified, jumping every time the phone rang and hanging onto every word from the nurses and doctors who were caring for him 24-7.”
When his father left the hospital Ryan shared his gratitude to the staff in an emotional post on social media; “I can’t put into words what the doctors, and nurses particularly, did for my Dad and my family. They were our only connection we had to my Dad as of course we couldn’t visit.”
“They are absolutely unbelievable people doing this day in and day out for families just like mine, and I cannot thank everyone at the Mater Hospital enough! I am beyond thankful for what they did for my Dad and my family for those 4 weeks he spent in hospital.”
Thankfully, Jimmy made a full recovery and Ryan chose the Mater Foundation as his chosen charity for the show and completed the course.