Top comedian cancels string of shows after medical emergency as he posts from hospital bed
A TOP comedian has cancelled a string of shows after a medical emergency, and shared the news from his hospital bed.
Stand up comic Ross Noble appeared from A&E and gave fans the poignant update, saying that a kidney infection means he'll need to reschedule his next few shows.
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Ross has spent the past 25 years making people laugh with his random jokes and dry wit.
And he's a quick-witted comic known for his broad Geordie accent and random observations on life.
But sadly, Ross, 48, told his 59,600 followers that he'd been advised by doctors to miss his next few shows.
Ross shared: 'I couldn't be more gutted to have to make this post.
'First up I am sorry for messing any of you around and second I am doing fine and recovering as best I can.
'In all my years of touring I can count on one hand the number of shows I have had to postpone due to illness.
'The show must go on and I am usually able to power through. Sadly this time I have been told by the doctor not to.'
Ross, who could be seen in a hospital gown in bed, doing a thumbs up, continued: 'It is with deep regret I am having to reschedule my next few shows. I got what I thought was a regular sickness but to cut a long story short I am in hospital fighting off a b****** of a kidney infection.
'I will return recovered and ready to go asap.'
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'Thank you for your understanding and I will see you in no time fighting fit and back at it.'
Comic Ross is currently in Australia, with his live show Cranium of Curiosities touring there until September before arriving in the UK in October.
He also updated fans on the tickets, saying that they will be valid for the new date or a refund.
He added that the venues will be contacting fans to rearrange the dates.
Ross first joined a clown troop and aspired to join the circus but fell into becoming a comedy warm-up act at the BBC for satirical show Friday Night Armistice.
The comedian later played shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival before moving to London.
He is married to his Australian wife Fran and the pair have two daughters Willow and Elfie.
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