Des O’Connor shocks fans by revealing health scare

  • The 85-year-old told Twitter fans he had been feeling unwell during Christmas 
  • Entertainer’s spokesperson said he had previously been suffering from a virus
  • He posted the comment on social media before quickly deleting it
  • Fans have rushed to share messages of goodwill on the social network

Beloved entertainer Des O’Connor has said a health scare left him in so much pain he struggled to speak at a show.

The 85-year-old sparked concerns for his health when he told Twitter fans he had been feeling unwell during Christmas.

He posted the comment on social media before quickly deleting it, prompting fears for his welfare. 

Beloved entertainer Des O’Connor worried fans by revealing a health scare left him in so much pain he struggled to speak while performing in Blackpool in July

The legendary star said he had suffered ill-health earlier this year.

He told fellow performer Jimmy Tarbuck he struggled to speak during a gig at the Opera House, Blackpool, in July due to a back problem.

After the message vanished from Twitter, fans immediately began posting goodwill messages to the star.

A spokeswoman for the entertainer said he had been suffering from a virus but has since been 'given the all clear'. The legendary performer is a TV veteran, appearing on shows including Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (pictured second from left)

A spokeswoman for the entertainer said he had been suffering from a virus but has since been ‘given the all clear’. The legendary performer is a TV veteran, appearing on shows including Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule (pictured second from left)

Andy Basildon wrote: ‘I’ve checked the departure list for 2017 and your names not on it … Get better soon’.

Filmmaker Reece de Ville joked: ‘Get well soon Des – we need another 30 years out of you at least. But no more albums please.’

A spokeswoman for the entertainer said he had been suffering from a virus but has since been ‘given the all clear’.



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