Sir David Jason gives health update after cancelling Only Fools and Horses event
The 83 year old actor has been seen for the first time since his update over the summer
Only Fools and Horses star David Jason has been seen on crutches in his first health update since postponing a convention for the popular sitcom. Sir David Jason revealed in August that the convention for the BBC show would be postponed until January 2024 as he needed to have a hip operation.
The 83-year-old actor, who played Del Boy on the sitcom, broke cover for the first time since the update on Sunday, November 5, to update his fans. Posting via the account Only Fools and Horses News on X, formerly known as Twitter, he is seen walking with crutches to the Rocky theme tune.
He then drops the crutches and walks off. The caption reads: “A little video from Sir David Jason after his successful surgery. Let’s send him some love” reports The Daily Express.
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Fans were delighted with the news, and in the video, the actor then playfully throws punches and flexes his muscles. One fan said: “Legend.”
Another wrote: “Champ.” Meanwhile one wished for a reunion of the sitcom: “Wouldn’t it be fabulous if we could get squeeze Just one more Xmas special from them all. Luvly jubbly.”
It was a few months ago back in August that Sir David informed his fans on Facebook about the decision to cancel the convention. He wrote: “I am so very sorry for the disappointment and all the inconvenience it may cause but we are having to change the date of the forthcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.
“Unfortunately I have just been advised I need a new bionic body part fitted. I won’t tell you which part it is, or you will all want one! And don’t worry it’s not being supplied by Monkey Harris, it’ll be the pukka gear.”
He added about rescheduling the event: “I really hope everyone will be able to make the new date January 13th and 14th. We can all have something cushty to look forward to!
“These events are such an enjoyable celebration for myself and the rest of the ‘Only Fools’ cast, and it is such a privilege to meet so many of you, but I want to do it with the smile on my face I always have had.”
Sir David signed off his statement: “Once again, please accept my sincere apologies as it was not a decision I took at all lightly and I hope that you understand my situation. All cushty wishes until then.”
