Bob Mortimer has undergone a triple heart bypass operation, forcing him and Vic Reeves to cancel the first leg of their 25-year anniversary tour.
The comedy duo were set to kick off a fortnight of shows - '25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' - in Glasgow next Sunday (November 8).
Mortimer's spokesman issued a statement to say that the star, 56, needs "several weeks" to recover from his operation on Tuesday (October 27).
"Bob would like to thank his consultant and all the nursing staff at the hospital for looking after him so well," said his rep.
"He now needs several weeks to fully recover, so unfortunately the first leg of the UK tour will be cancelled."
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The spokesman added: "Bob very much hopes to be fit and well enough to perform the second leg in January next year."
Those with tickets will be entitled to a full refund if they contact their point of purchase.
