A popular entertainer should be able to talk again after suffering a major stroke and brain seizure.
Buzby Allen, who has been a fixture at Potters Resort, in Hopton, for more than 20 years, fell ill on May 5.
Since then he has only been able to communicate with fiancée Lizzy by answering her questions with a squeeze of his left hand.
But on Thursday (June 1), his friend and media manager at Potter's, Nigel Pattle, announced "some great news" after cameras put down Mr Allen's throat showed that his vocal chords are not paralyzed.
"I'm pretty sure he's going to be able to speak for himself pretty soon," Mr Pattle added.
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The boost to Mr Allen's recovery came as a fundraiser named Buzby's Stroke of Genius reached the milestone of £7,000.
Mr Pattle said people have been "ridiculously generous".
Donations will go toward the James Paget hospital in Gorleston, where he is being treated.
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Mr Allen, who lives in Hopton, is a popular figure on the east coast, where he has entertained thousands of holidaymakers over the years.
To donate see the website link: https://gofund.me/c96e491c
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