Corbett collapses at CBE celebration

Hospital stay for hard-working Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett is recovering after collapsing at a meal to celebrate his CBE.

The 81-year-old comic was rushed to hospital after the incident at a Chinese restaurant near his home in Croydon, South London, on New Year’s Day.

He was celebrating his new honour with his wife Anne, their two daughters and four grandchildren when he said: ‘I feel terrible’ and collapsed.

Anne said she feared he had died, adding: ‘I've never been so frightened.’

Corbett was in hospital for two days after the collapse, but is due to return to work with an after-dinner gig on Saturday.

Anne said: ‘He is now just resting but I think he will have to slow down a bit.  He is 81 and he never stops.’

Published: 10 Jan 2012

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