Red Dwarf veteran Chris Barrie has issued a health update after being hit with a worrying health situation earlier this year. The 65-year-old actor played Arnold J. Rimmer on the popular sci-fi show which has been a smash hit on the BBC and developed a huge fanbase. Earlier this year, the actor admitted he had to cancel all forthcoming public appearances dur to an ongoing "medical situation".
He had been due to appear at London Comic Con over the weekend alongside his fellow Red Dward co-stars Robert Llewellyn, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, and Hattie Hayridge. Now, he has updated fans on his health in a new post on his website.
He wrote: "For those interested, here is an update on my health situation. Since being discharged from hospital in early July I have been feeling better and stronger with each passing day.
"I am not on any medication and am now a month into a 3-4 month healing process and there may be more diagnostic tests towards the end of that period.
"Apologies for being utterly non specific but I would rather keep it that way for now. So, in brief, feeling much more myself, enjoying being at home and busying myself with light tasks, although this is about to be stepped up to medium tasks….
“With regard to working, it is still too early to say. If my rate of recovery remains the same as over the last month, then I could be looking at working the odd day in October, but I will not be in a position to confirm this until early September.
"As usual I will update on this page as and when anything is confirmed. In the meantime good ‘ol Scarborough remains on the schedule as I really hope to be back working by November.”
Barrie is also known for his role as Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire. Minutes after he shared the post, fans flooded to the comments to pass on their relief and well wishes online.
One user penned: “When I heard Chris was ill, like a lot of people, my stomach churned. It’s massively good news he is recovering and I hope he’s back on his feet soon. I know we all say this because of Ace Rimmer but I’m talking about Chris Barrie. What A Guy!”
Another said: ”Thanks for sharing. Bless him. I hope he stays in “stasis” relaxing for a full recovers. Ruth said: “That’s great news. I hope he still gets to film RD as planned and that he’s well and happy. Great that he’s not having to be on any meds.”
Meanwhile a third echoed: "Get well soon Chris. Awful being laid up in dock, but Scarborough is even worse."
