Sir David Jason has been forced to pull out of an event and has issued a statement telling fans he needs surgery.
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Sir David Jason has issued a health update after being forced to pull out of an Only Fools and Horses event.
The 83-year-old played Derek Trotter in the iconic BBC sitcom and was due to appear at a fan meet and greet event in October 2023 in Milton Keynes. Sir David said he is undergoing surgery to have a "new bionic body part fitted" and has pushed the event back to 2024.
In a statement released on Facebook, Sir David penned: "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.
"Unfortunately I have just been advised I need a new bionic body part fitted. I won’t tell you which part it is, or you will all want one! And don’t worry it’s not being supplied by Monkey Harris, it’ll be the pukka gear," he continued.
"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! 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."
He ended his statement with: "Once again, please accept my sincere apologies as it was not a decision I took at all lightly and I hope that you understand my situation. All cushty wishes until then."
The convention was meant to take place in October but has been moved to January 13 and 14 at the Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes.
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