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<\/p>\nSir David Jason is renowned for his iconic portrayal of Del Boy in the beloved BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses.<\/p>\n
He played the iconic role from September 8, 1981 to December 25, 2003.<\/p>\n
Knighted in 2005 for his exceptional contributions to acting and comedy, Sir David's off-screen life diverges significantly from the zany adventures of Del Boy.<\/p>\n
Whilst he\u2019s enjoyed fame and fortune and has a beautiful family – the actor\u2019s private life has been marred by a series of health struggles.<\/p>\n
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In a recent update on his health, the 83-year-old actor revealed that he is undergoing surgery, sparking concern and well-wishes from his devoted fans.<\/p>\n
After he was forced to pull out of an Only Fool\u2019s convention last month, the Daily Star has taken a closer look at his health battles over the years.<\/p>\n
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In July of last year, the actor underwent a "seriously bad" bout with Covid, recounting his harrowing encounter with the deadly virus.<\/p>\n
Waking up during the night to use the restroom, Sir John "collapsed" due to his "muscles not cooperating."<\/p>\n
He also disclosed that he resorted to moving on his hands and knees after falling to the ground, grappling with the debilitating effects of Covid.<\/p>\n
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During a conversation with Jon Kay on BBC Breakfast, he shared: "I crawled towards the bed… I used the bed as support in my attempts to rise and move where I needed to go, including getting back into bed, but I couldn't.<\/p>\n
"I struggled for approximately fifteen minutes, trying various techniques to stand up and walk around."<\/p>\n
In a humorous anecdote, he detailed how he had to "drag his head to the door," which regrettably resulted in carpet burns for the Open All Hours actor.<\/p>\n
Sir David amusingly remarked that he was the "first person to experience Covid and carpet burns simultaneously."<\/p>\n
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When Sir David Jason had to reschedule an Only Fools And Horses convention last month, it understandably raised concerns among fans. <\/p>\n
He disclosed that he had to undergo a procedure to have "a fresh bionic body part installed," without specifying the exact nature of the surgery.<\/p>\n
He released a statement shortly after, saying: "I am so very sorry for the disappointment and all the inconvenience it may cause but we are having to change the date of the forthcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.<\/p>\n
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"Unfortunately I have just been advised I need a new bionic body part fitted. I won\u2019t tell you which part it is, or you will all want one! And don\u2019t worry it\u2019s not being supplied by Monkey Harris, it\u2019ll be the pukka gear."<\/p>\n
He did however encourage fans to visit him at the later scheduled date, saying: "I really hope everyone will be able to make the new date (January 13th and 14th )and we can all have something cushty to look forward to! <\/p>\n
"These events are such an enjoyable celebration for myself and the rest of the Only Fools cast, and it is such a privilege to meet so many of you, but I want to do it with the smile on my face I always have had."<\/p>\n
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