A builder who pocketed £1million on a scratchcard has revealed how he was left fighting for his life in hospital after three months of non-stop 'partying' with his winnings.
Adam Lopez, 39, from the village of Mattishall in Norfolk, saw his bank balance rocket from £12.40 to £1,000,012.40 after picking up the lucky £5 card from a corner shop in Hellesdon this July.
After being 'stunned into complete silence' when discovering he had become an instant millionaire, Mr Lopez took some time to compose himself before letting his delighted family know.
He then quickly traded his forklift for a Range Rover Sport, bought his mother a Range Rover Evoque, quit his job on the building site and booked a luxury holiday to Barbados.
At the time, Mr Lopez said: 'Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen to me, I feel so blessed. I've given myself a budget to have fun, a pot to treat people I love and the rest I'm saving for the future.'