In March 2008, Katie Piper‘s life changed forever, as she was subjected to a horrific acid attack, causing blindness in her left eye and major damage to her face, neck, chest and upper arms.
The following year, the model bravely gave up her right to anonymity in the hope of increasing awareness about burns victims.
Katie – who is on The Weakest Link today (March 1) – has brought the public along on her ongoing medical journey, which has involved more than 250 operations, countless skin grafts and, now, the removal of her eye.
Here, we’re taking a look at what brave Katie has had to endure over the years…
Katie was subjected to an acid attack in 2008 (Credit: ITV)
What happened to Katie Piper?
Katie, 41, a popular Loose Women panelist, was scarred for life after ex-boyfriend Daniel Lynch ordered a man – named Stefan Sylvestre – to throw acid over the star in March 2008.
Sylvestre was given a life sentence, with a minimum term of six years, in 2009. He was released on licence in 2018. Lynch, meanwhile, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years in May 2009.
At the time, the judge said the pair “planned and then executed an act of pure, calculated and deliberate evil”.
Katie said that, following the attack, she had been given a life sentence. She also admitting turning to drink following the attack, admitting that she almost “destroyed herself”.
Now a mum of two, trailblazing Katie has made it her mission to raise awareness and support for burns victims. She’s made documentaries, written booked, been awarded an OBE and set up her own charitable foundation.
Katie has had to undergo hundreds of surgeries (Credit: 60 Minutes Australia / YouTube)
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