A 75-year-old Dragons' Den star had a close call with a dragonfly while on vacation with his 44-year-old wife.

Duncan Bannatyne, the former star of Dragons' Den, recently took a trip to Mexico with his wife Nigora Whitehorn. However, what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation turned into a near-death experience for the 75-year-old businessman.

During their holiday, Bannatyne was bitten by a dragonfly and had a severe allergic reaction. His hand swelled up and he began to feel a dryness in his throat. Luckily, a woman in their group noticed the seriousness of the situation and urged Bannatyne to seek medical attention.

Thanks to her quick thinking, Bannatyne was able to see a doctor who gave him an injection just in time. He described the moment as feeling like his heart was beating out of his chest. After receiving the injection, he was prescribed some pills to help with the reaction.

The incident left Bannatyne with a newfound awareness of his own mortality. He even admitted to being "obsessed" with getting his will sorted out. It's not surprising, considering he has an estimated net worth of £400 million and six children from previous marriages.

Bannatyne and Nigora met in a London dental surgery in 2014 and tied the knot in 2017. He had been divorced from his second wife, Joanna McCue, for three years before meeting Nigora. The couple's first meeting was quite serendipitous, as Bannatyne had spotted Nigora while getting dental work done and couldn't stop thinking about her afterwards.

The millionaire also shared his plans for using his fortune to fund medical missions with Operation Smile, an organization that provides cleft lip and palate surgeries for children in need. He believes that for just £1,000, these surgeries can change the lives of not only the children, but their entire families.

Bannatyne's time on Dragons' Den came to an end in 2014 after nine successful years on the show. He made countless investments and helped promote entrepreneurship to a whole generation of Britons. However, he felt it was time to move on and asked producers to offer his seat to someone else.

Despite his brush with death, Bannatyne continues to live life to the fullest and enjoy his time with Nigora. He urges others to always be prepared for any unexpected situations, whether it be having a will in place or simply keeping an eye out for potential dangers. After all, you never know what life may throw your way.

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