Simon Cowell feared he’d never walk again after horror accident
Simon Cowell has built an extraordinary career as a music executive and creator of America’s Got Talent, but even his fame and fortune couldn’t protect him from a serious accident. In 2020, he fell off his electric bike in the courtyard of his Malibu home and broke his back. He underwent a six-hour surgery to insert a metal rod in his spine.
Although he initially downplayed the situation, Cowell later revealed he feared he might never walk again. The recovery was painful and emotionally challenging, especially in front of his young son, Eric. However, with determination, he started walking just days after surgery and eventually made a full recovery.
Cowell now says the experience changed his perspective on health and life. “I actually feel better than I did before the accident,” he shared, even joking that breaking his back forced him to get fitter than ever.