SNL Alum Jorma Taccone Hospitalized After 20-Foot Fall, Unable to Walk for Months

Jorma Taccone, a member of The Lonely Island and Saturday Night Live writer, suffered a severe fall from a 20-foot ladder at his Connecticut home while painting a mural for his daughter's fifth birthday. Despite warnings about the ladder's instability, Taccone used it and fell, resulting in a shattered pelvis and a detached sacrum, which required surgery. He described the fall as a near-death experience where his life flashed before his eyes, and doctors have estimated a recovery period of three to six months before he can walk again. The accident occurred during a barn renovation project, where Taccone was adding final touches before the birthday celebration. Taccone shared these details during an appearance on The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast from his hospital bed. The incident has left Taccone temporarily unable to walk, highlighting the severity of the injuries sustained.