Health
Foot suffered from asthma until 1963 (which disqualified him from service in World War II) and eczema until middle age.
In October 1963 he was involved in a car crash, suffering pierced lungs, broken ribs, and a broken left leg. Foot subsequently used a walking stick for the rest of his life. According to former MP Tam Dalyell, Foot had up to the accident been a chain-smoker, but gave up the habit thereafter.
In 1976, Foot became blind in one eye following an attack of shingles.
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