Brooke Burns Breaks Neck

Former 'Baywatch' babe Brooke Burns has broken her neck after smashing her head on the bottom of a swimming pool.

The beautiful actress was rushed to hospital on Thursday (10-05-05) after diving into the pool of her Los Angeles mansion and fracturing a bone in her neck.

Brooke, who split from actor Bruce Willis last year and hosts US television show 'Dog Eat Dog', received minor surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.

Her spokeswoman, Jennifer Glassman, said: "There's no permanent damage. She will begin work again in January"

Her manager, Barbara Stark said Brooke is feeling "blessed and lucky". Earlier this year, Brooke's ex, Willis, admitted their split was his fault - because he wasn't prepared to commit to her.

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