Sir David Jason has given a long-awaited health update after being forced to postpone an Only Fools And Horses conference.
The 83-year-old actor, who played Del Boy in the BBC sitcom Only Fools from 1981 to 2003, revealed in August that he underwent hip surgery to get a “bionic body part”.
The convention was postponed until January next year due to his health concerns, while he updated his fans on Twitter on Sunday.
The popular actor revealed that he had a “successful surgery” and shot a video of himself dramatically throwing away his crutches and later shared it Only fools and horses news on X, formerly Twitter.
He showed he was back on his feet and stronger than ever as he walked to the camera.
News: Sir David Jason has given a long-awaited health update after having to postpone an Only Fools And Horses convention
Then: The actor played Del Boy in the BBC sitcom Only Fools from 1981 to 2003.
As the theme from the iconic boxing film Rocky began to play, he hit fans as he began to move.
The hilarious and light-hearted video was well received by fans on social media, with many praising his speedy recovery.
“Champion!” one said on Twitter, while another added: “Legend! Long live David Jason.”
A third said: “Big cheers, he can tap, tap, tap now!”
In August, Sir David informed fans of his health and explained in a statement why he was unable to attend the event.
He joked that he didn’t want to specify which surgery he would undergo because it might make his fans “want one.”
Sir David shared the statement on his Facebook page that he had to pull out of the planned Only Fools and Horses convention.
He wrote: “I am very sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause, but we have to change the date of the upcoming Only Fools and Horses convention.”
Update: Sir David posted a light-hearted video on Twitter to update the dance
He’s back again! The popular actor revealed he had a “successful operation” and filmed a clip of him dramatically throwing away his crutches
Fight Talk: As the theme from the iconic boxing movie “Rocky” began to play, he pounced and excited fans as he began to move
“Unfortunately, I have just been informed that I must be fitted with a new bionic body part.” I won’t tell you which part it is or you’ll all want one!
“And don’t worry, it’s not provided by Monkey Harris, it’s the Pukka gear.”
Postponing the event, he added: “I really hope everyone can make it to the new date, January 13 and 14.
“We all have something nice to look forward to!” These events are such a fun celebration for me and the rest of the Only Fools cast, and it’s a privilege to meet so many of you, but I want to do it with the smile on my face that I’ve always had . ‘
Sir David signed his statement: “Please once again accept my sincere apologies as I have not taken this decision lightly and I hope you understand my situation. Until then, all my best wishes.”
The Only Fools conference was originally scheduled to take place in October but has now been rescheduled for January at the Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes.
‘I’m so sorry for the disappointment’: Sir David Jason had to postpone Only Fools And Horses convention in August due to serious health problems
Statement: In a statement, he updated fans on his health condition and explained why he was unable to appear at the event
Sir David struggled with his health after a “severe” battle with Covid in July 2022.
The viral infection left him so weak that he collapsed at his home in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, and told BBC Breakfast about his fall. “All the muscles didn’t work.” I collapsed and fell against the radiator. I was so weak that I could not stand up.
“I tried to get up for about 15 minutes so I could walk around.
“But I had to use my head to do it.” So now I’m lying face down on the floor and to get to the door – and the arms really didn’t work and the legs didn’t work – I pulled myself towards the door with my head.”
Covid is believed to have caused a condition called myalgia, which causes muscle pain and can affect ligaments, tendons and fascia – the soft tissue that connects muscles, bones and organs.
Source: Daily Mail
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