'I am not very well', comedian Bob Mortimer opens up about his health on a podcast

Comedian Bob Mortimer has revealed that he was recently taken to a hospital over the weekend after facing a health scare. The TV star, who is currently 63 years old, opened up about his ill health while making an appearance on a podcast on September 26.

On Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast in London, Mortimer said that he was not "well" and "healthy" at the moment.

Bob Mortimer later talked about his recent hospitalization.

Comedian Bob Mortimer had undergone triple heart bypass surgery in 2015. After doctors discovered that the comedian's arteries were over 90 percent blocked, he underwent emergency surgery.


Reportedly, on Bob Mortimer's podcast appearance, he also opened up about having rheumatoid arthritis besides suffering from health problems. According to the Sun, Mortimer said that he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis forty years ago, but it returned recently.




Bob Mortimer added that the disease returned after being dormant for over decades. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joints. The comedian said that he was "really sad" after he came to learn about it.

Since Bob Mortimer's triple heart bypass surgery, Bob Mortimer has been quite vocal about health-related issues. He has accepted that the surgery changed his perspective on life.

Bob Mortimer appears in the BBC series Gone Fishing, alongside his 64-year-old comedy partner Paul Whitehouse. Gone Fishing has recently returned with its fifth series.

FAQ

Which show features comedian Bob Mortimer?
Bob Mortimer appears in the show Gone Fishing.

What is Rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease related to joints.