After losing the ability to breathe, a Harry Potter celebrity had to undergo emergency surgery in the hospital.

The Harry Potter films have inspired a generation of young people, and anticipation is rising for the new HBO series based on J.K. Rowling’s popular books, which has already cast Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, and Severus Snape.

Fans have long debated whether Hermione should have ended up with Ron or Harry, especially since Emma Watson and Rupert Grint both admitted to dreading their famous kiss moment in the final film.

However, Ron was not the only male to catch Hermione’s interest in the series; in The Goblet of Fire, she attended the ball with Viktor Krum, played by Stanislav Yanevski.

It was the Bulgarian-born actor’s debut acting job, and he has since been in a number of films and television programs, most recently in 2021’s Last Man Down.

He also maintains a highly active lifestyle and posts videos of himself on Instagram, where admirers learned about his current health issue, which occurred just after his 40th birthday.

“I was taken into surgery, and the photo was taken right after I had come out of the surgical room,” Yanevski said in a social media post that also included a photo of him in a hospital bed with a bandage over his nose.

He said, “As usual, and for those who know me best, I went through this in quiet because I would rather not shock or concern anybody. I have always been this way. I fight my challenges quietly. Of course, I received support from the few people I had told and my family, for which I am grateful.”

Although he did not disclose his condition, he stated that he is recuperating well and that the physicians are surprised by his recovery.

“I had a visit with my doctor today, and he stated I’m doing incredibly well and was amazed by my development.

“I suppose that all good diets, training, self-control, and belief assist in such circumstances.

“I will be able to breathe freely and enjoy all the smells of life, which I had lost recently. I will be able to sleep without difficulty, recuperate adequately via restful sleep, and return to my full powers rapidly.”

The actor, like many others in the industry, has found employment through Cameo, which allows fans to request messages from movie stars and other celebrities, something that The Inbetweeners’ James Buckley has had enormous success with.

Yanevski elaborated: “I still have a few pieces implanted in my nose, which prevents me from speaking freely. Therefore, I ask for your patience with Cameo—I have paused my availability for bookings until I can speak properly again.”