Sir David Beckham leaps into action to help injured skier Sir David Beckham has been hailed a "true gentleman" after rushing to help a woman who fell and "hit her head" in a skiing accident. 23 February 2026 Sir David Beckham has been hailed a "true gentleman" after helping an injured skier. Sir David Beckham rushed to help an injured skier The 50-year-old star was on a family holiday in the French Alps when he rushed to the aid of a British woman who was skiing with two friends when she fell on the slopes and "hit her head".