Music guru Molly Meldrum is showing signs of recovery after a fall at his Melbourne home left him in a coma. Picture: File Source: The Courier-Mail
MUSIC guru Molly Meldrum is off life support and has spoken his first words since a fall at his home before Christmas.
While the words were "almost random" and not in response to any questions, they are providing great hope to the loved ones and fans wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
Meldrum's manager Mark Klemens today said Molly uttered words along the lines of "I'm sore" and "I'm tired" after coming out of sedation and off a ventilator machine in Melbourne's The Alfred hospital.
"There are random words (but) they are a great sign," Mr Klemens said.
"It's early days, but he's heading in the right direction."
Mr Klemens said Meldrum had said "I'm tired, I'm sore or something like that".
"It certainly wasn't a response to anything," he said.
Meldrum, 65, is still in a serious but stable condition after he fractured his skull in a fall at his Richmond home while he was putting up Christmas decorations 11 days ago.
Last week the veteran TV presenter underwent surgery to repair fractures in his collarbone and ribs.
Family told the Herald Sun that Meldrum was slowly becoming aware of his surroundings, but still remained tired and sore.'
Brother Brian Meldrum said yesterday Molly's progress was his own Christmas present.
"Some really good news concerning Molly - a Christmas present, if you like," Brian said.
"(He) is awake and communicating. He is obeying commands, and communicating simple needs, such as he's sore, or he is tired. And that is a big step along the way."
He said Molly was yet to speak but was recognising voices
"It is more important than ever now that Molly gets as much rest as possible, and doesn't get over-stimulated," Brian said.
Molly's fight for life triggered a huge outpouring of well-wishes from everyday citizens to some of the biggest names in entertainment and politics including Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Russell Crowe, and Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Text messages of support were screened at Federation Square.
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