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Ghostbusters’ Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson surprise young fan battling illness
FILM stars Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson gave a British fan with a heart defect a spook-tacular surprise — by making him a Ghostbuster.
George Hinkins lives with Ebstein anomaly, which means only half of his heart functions.
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The eight-year-old loves Ghostbusters so much he took his figurines with him for his third open heart surgery in 2020.
He said: “When I'm in hospital, it’s scary.
“But just like the Ghostbusters, I try to be brave.”
Yesterday, George was driven in the film’s Ecto-1 vehicle to Leeds Central Library, which was transformed into a haunted house.
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Make-A-Wish UK had set up his wish to be a Ghostbuster.
George, of Harrogate, North Yorks, said it was the “best day of his life”, especially when the actors sent messages swearing him in as a Ghostbuster.
Around 63,000 children in the UK are currently battling a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, according to Make-A-Wish.
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