Sir David Jason's rare appearance at British Soap Awards has fans all saying same thing
Sir David Jason 's appearance at the British Soap Awards last night really got tongues wagging. The legendary actor was on hand to present the Best British Soap award this evening.
The glittering soap awards took place on Saturday night but were broadcast on Thursday evening and after a slight delay due to a technical hitch, the awards were underway. David was on hand to give the Best Soap award to EastEnders, writes The Mirror.
And as the Only Fools and Horses icon made his way on the stage to present the big award, the soap stars in the audience were in awe of the iconic actor and viewers at home were the same.
One fan on social media penned: "The legendary Sir David Jason walking out to screams of excitement and admiration was incredible, the atmosphere was truly electric. Couldn't have wished for a better person to announce the winner," whilst another added: "Great to see Sir David Jason on the #BritishSoapAwards tonight. What an absolute legend!!"
"Huge congratulations to EastEnders and how well does Sir David Jason look !! What a legend #britishsoapawards," a third wrote, whilst another added: "I teared up seeing David Jason." A fifth wrote: "N'awww a standing ovation for Sir David Jason."
The 85 year old previously opened up about how he had to give up his beloved helicopter with "extreme reluctance" as he struggled with his physical health. He said: "You need your hips, legs and knees to be in pretty tip-top condition for helicopter flying.
"Also your arms and shoulders. It's rather like playing a drum kit in that regard, although the consequences of getting out of time during the second verse are quite a bit graver."
He added: "I realised I was getting increasingly uncomfortable up there in the air. Having to push the physical part of the task was taking some of the joy out of it. Clearly it was time to step away while I was still capable of stepping."
He also went on to say how that was such a big part of his life - and it had been his "most satisfying accomplishment".
"Flying that helicopter was a big part of my life. It was a lot of fun, obviously, but also just the most satisfying accomplishment. Some people have the piano, and some people have oil painting. I had the helicopter and it's over now, but I'll always be proud that I can call myself a qualified helicopter pilot," he explained of his love of flying a helicopter.
Back in 2023, David also opened up about his health as he admitted his concerns over his memory and his physical health.
"My memory isn't what it used to be ... Most of us reach this point when things aren't quite as bright as they used to be," he said as he discussed his hip replacement and his general health, "Mind you, I don't wear a hearing aid, I don't wear glasses, and I've only had to replace one bit of my body, so I'm not doing too bad."
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