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Get well soon Richard Wilson

posted 9 years ago by BritishFilms1
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Actor Richard Wilson has pulled out of his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show after suffering a heart attack.

The 80-year-old is in a stable condition in hospital in London, his agent John Grant confirmed.

Wilson had been due to reprise his role as Victor Meldrew, the grumpy pensioner in BBC comedy One Foot In The Grave.

His 12-night run, billed as I Don't Believe It! An Evening with Victor Meldrew, was due to begin on Tuesday at the Assembly Roxy.

The show's promoters, Assembly, confirmed the cancellation of the production.

In a statement, they said: "Due to ill health, Richard Wilson has taken the decision, to take some time out.

"He is sorry to have to disappoint those hoping to see him in Edinburgh.

"We hope to plan further shows for later in the year."

[–] dWillVanGreemen 8 years ago

Wow, how seriously epic

Just saw R Wilson
in O Foot
just the other day
and now this

One thing after another
R Wilson all the way
across the Pond
and you do not hear
important news like this
except on here

R Wilson
please get well soon
you are important
your public needs you
we pattern our lives
after you

So you see
you really need
to get well
so that we all
might have a life
especially
outside of church

From the moment
you lifted
one foot
out of bed
most rationals
have become fans
for dear life

And then
we follow your show
when there is time for it
when there is no telethon on
when we can walk to the television
and when we remember
to turn on your show

That just goes to show
how important you are
in our weekly lives
not only one great actor
not only one great looker
not only one great personality
but also
one great role model
for your greatest fans

R Wilson
please get well soon
up and at em
not only on one foot
but also on two feet
because
this is how we honor you
good buddy
who does not put
his best foot forward
but sometimes the other one
as well
to show the best of us
how to keep in step

[harp] 🎻 [saint] [candle] [piano]

âª  Not even Mad Scientists
get it right every time

[–] mr_mega_drive 8 years ago

Get well soon Richard.