British actor Shaquille Ali-Yebuah, known for his role as Officer Sebastien Rose in the BBC series Death in Paradise, recently faced a serious health challenge when he experienced a collapsed lung. The 31-year-old actor first suspected he had a chest infection after suffering chest pain and shortness of breath. However, an X-ray revealed the severity of his condition, leading to hospitalization. Ali-Yebuah shared updates about his ordeal on social media, describing the past month as "wild" due to both his health struggles and personal losses. During his time in the hospital, Ali-Yebuah was dealing with the death of his cousin in Jamaica, which he learned of just before undergoing surgery. He posted a photo of himself with his cousin, accompanied by a broken-heart emoji, to mark the loss. His hospital stay was further complicated by the arrest of another cousin, adding emotional weight to his already difficult situation. He underwent surgery for the collapsed lung and spent two weeks recovering, with hopes of returning to filming for upcoming seasons of Death in Paradise, which are currently being produced in Guadeloupe. The actor’s condition worsened when his lung collapsed a second time, requiring additional surgeries. He described the experience as if "life was forcing me to be still," having undergone three surgeries in just four weeks. During his recovery, he received injections twice a day for blood tests, a routine that had become a part of his daily life. In a video from his hospital bed before the second surgery, he mentioned losing eight kilograms since being admitted and shared updates on the passing of Dolly Parton, calling it "every day bad news." Ali-Yebuah reflected on the emotional and physical toll of his experience, describing feelings of isolation and the presence of death while lying in bed, struggling to breathe. In another video, he shared an encounter with a doctor in Los Angeles who was a fan of Death in Paradise. While expressing concern about missing scenes from the show, he also shared a new perspective on life, writing, "They say you only live once, but I don’t agree; I say you only DIE once. You LIVE every day, make it count." Metro has contacted Ali-Yebuah’s representative for further comment.