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Stephen Fry demands £100,000 in damages after falling off stage at conference

Stephen Fry demands £100,000 in damages after falling off stage at conference

Stephen Fry is seeking £100,000 in damages from the organizers of the CogX tech conference following a fall from the stage in 2023. The accident resulted in the actor and writer suffering several serious injuries, including a broken leg, hip, and pelvis.

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