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Bob Mortimer gives health update as issue forced him to give up hobby

Bob Mortimer has given an update on his health following recent scares as he explained a certain issues is "dominating" his life. The comedian and author was speaking during an appearance on Channel 4 show Sunday Brunch to promote his new novel The Satsuma Complex, which was released last month.

During his on the show on November 6, Bob told presenters Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer how certain health issues have forced him to give up one of his passions, reports Leicestershire Live. The Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing star, who has experienced several health scares over the years, was recently admitted to hospital and said at the time he was "not very healthy".

Bob talks with his friend and fellow comedian Paul Whitehouse about their shared heart problems on their BBC Two programme Gone Fishing, which they have appeared on together since 2018. When asked about their heart health on Sunday Brunch, Bob said: "They're doing fine."

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