Australia holds its breath for Molly Meldrum

MOLLY Meldrum's surgeon has said the music icon's condition is a "life and death matter" after the music legend fell at his home last night.

Meldrum, 65, suffered a fractured skull, broken ribs and punctured lung after a fall at his home last night while reportedly putting up Christmas decorations.

Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, director of neurosurgery at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, said Meldrum was in a critical condition in intensive care and his condition had stabilised overnight.

"We're really concerned for his life - I mean, this is a life and death matter," Prof Rosenfeld said.

"He was perfectly well yesterday and here he is fighting for his life."

He said the hospital would conduct further brain scans this morning to gauge Meldrum's progress.

From the Daily Telegraph

Molly Meldrum is greatly loved by so many. We really pray he makes a full recovery.

Molly, Molly, Molly. WE LOVE YOU.

You can watch the surgeon's interview earlier today over here.