Nut nearly knocks Franz star Kapranos

Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos dodged death after eating a dessert containing traces of peanut as he has a dangerous allergy to nuts.

Nut nearly knocks Franz star Kapranos

Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos dodged death after eating a dessert containing traces of peanut as he has a dangerous allergy to nuts.

The Scottish rocker, 29, who is currently on tour in Russia, started vomiting blood after eating baklava (hazelnut cakes) prepared for him by a friend, who had not noticed the small print on the packaging stating it may contain peanut traces.

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