Michael Palin cancels book tour after bathroom fall breaks ribs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 08:57 · Archive

Michael Palin has cancelled his UK book tour after breaking three ribs and fracturing his pelvis in a bathroom fall at home.

Sir Michael Palin, 83, has cancelled his UK book tour after suffering injuries in a fall at home. The Monty Python star was due to visit locations across the country this month to promote his new travel work, In The Philippines, but has now postponed all engagements over the coming months.

Palin slipped in his family bathroom, where he said he had walked for 58 years, and fell heavily on his left side. The accident resulted in three fractured ribs and a minor pelvic fracture. He posted on Instagram that the recovery of bone fractures takes a long time, especially at his age.

Palin apologised "profusely" to supporters and to those who had worked on the tour. He made light of the incident by referencing a famous Monty Python sketch, writing: "It was a comedy fall with no audience there to see it. I shall stick to fish slapping dances from now on." He also thanked the NHS for their care. According to his website, ticket holders will be contacted with rescheduled dates as soon as they are available.

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Michael Palin, 83, breaks ribs in horror fall and cancels books tourThe Monty Python star fell ‘heavily’ in an accident at home that left him with multiple fracturesEvening Standard · 14 Oct, 08:33
Sir Michael Palin is forced to cancel his book tour and events in the coming months after breaking three ribs and fracturing his pelvis in bathroom 'comedy fall with no audience'The Monty Python star was set to hit the stage to showcase his new book, Michael Palin - In the Philippines.Daily Mail · 13 Oct, 20:31

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