The Office star ‘rushed to hospital after ‘suffering medical emergency' in front of live BBC audience
THE OFFICE star Sally Bretton has been rushed to hospital after 'suffering a medical emergency' during the filming of Not Going Out.
Actress Sally, 45, had been performing in front of a live BBC audience when she began experiencing pain and needed urgent medical attention.
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The Office star Sally Bretton has been rushed to hospital after 'suffering a medical emergency'
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Production on the long-running sitcom was interrupted as she sought help.
Her co-star
Because the show is filmed 'as live', like a stage play, the medical emergency led to an immediate halt in production.
Lee told
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'I said, 'I have no idea but I can tell you now you haven't got appendicitis, otherwise you wouldn't be here filming.' The next day she had her appendix out.'
Sally plays Lucy, the on-screen wife of Lee's character, in the hit comedy.
The pair have starred together since the show first aired back in 2006.
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