Climber struck down by massive stroke after hiking in Highlands in gruelling recovery battle The 55-year-old world class British mountaineer was in ICU unable to move, see, or speak leaving friends shattered. Malcolm during his recovery from the stroke (Image: Supplied) Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.