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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lauren Morris

James Buckley reveals he’s stopped drinking due to rare health diagnosis

James Buckley
  • Inbetweeners actor James Buckley has revealed he was forced to make major lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with a genetic health condition.
  • The 38-year-old was told by doctors that high levels of Lipoprotein(a) in his blood put him at a high risk of a cardiovascular incident.
  • Buckley has given up alcohol and takeaway meals following the diagnosis, with his wife Clair supporting his decision.
  • The actor expressed concern that he may have passed the inherited condition on to his two sons, Harrison and Jude.
  • Buckley is reportedly set to reunite with his original co-stars for an upcoming Netflix reboot of The Inbetweeners .

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Inbetweeners star James Buckley reveals he’s stopped drinking after being diagnosed with genetic disease

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