The actor and blogger Daniel Barnes, known as American Dani, was hospitalized in Moscow after breaking his leg.
Reports indicate Barnes fractured his leg on the morning of February 19 after slipping on ice on Leningradsky Prospect in Moscow. A medical team prepared for surgery as part of the treatment plan, with hospital staff ready to proceed once evaluations were completed.
Eyewitnesses told MK.RU that Barnes assisted doctors in coordinating the scene as bystanders gathered and watched the events unfold, reflecting the urgency of the moment.
A witness described the situation as clearly serious, noting the impact of the injury on Barnes and the quick response from the medical team.
The 35-year-old Daniel Barnes has lived in Russia since 2012 and graduated from Gitis. In cinema, Barnes was first seen in the series Defchonki. His filmography spans more than 30 projects, including Fyodor Bondarchuk’s Attraction, Hotel Eleon, and the Mosgaz series. Case No. 5: Devil Operation. The artist also performs in productions at the Ermolova Theatre, contributing to Moscow’s vibrant performing arts scene.
Earlier reports stated that the soap opera star was hospitalized after a black widow bite.