Message from Mischa:
As some of you might have heard, I recently suffered a severe infection of the spinal cord, leaving me almost paralysed. A week ago I underwent successful surgery, and now must go through a long and difficult rehabilitation.
I feel optimistic and hope very much to return to full strength in the not too distant future.
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