Comedian Vic Reeves rushed to hospital after collapsing at wedding

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 19:00 · Archive

Comedian Vic Reeves, 67, was rushed to hospital by ambulance after collapsing at a friend's wedding in Dorset last weekend.

Vic Reeves, the comedian best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer, was rushed to hospital by ambulance after collapsing at a friend's wedding in Poole, Dorset, last weekend. The 67-year-old, whose real name is Jim Moir, became unwell whilst attending the celebration at the upmarket Hotel du Vin. Witnesses described how he had been entertaining fellow guests and telling jokes before suddenly deteriorating. According to a source at the event, the mood shifted quickly from celebration to concern.

An insider told the Daily Mail that Reeves 'was telling jokes and entertaining people' as the party progressed. 'But suddenly it appeared to take a bit of a turn for the worse – there was a commotion in the middle of the group and staff were being asked to call for an ambulance which turned out to be for Vic, who wasn't looking at all well.' The source said it 'all happened very quickly', with Reeves being wheeled out by paramedics as the atmosphere changed 'from lots of laughter to serious concern pretty fast'.

Paramedics attended to the television star at the venue and he was subsequently taken to hospital for urgent medical assessment. His representative confirmed to the Mail that Reeves 'was checked over and given a clean bill of health'.

How it is being reported

• Vic Reeves, 67, ‘rushed to hospital after collapsing at wedding’He was reportedly wheeled out by paramedics.Metro · 11 Oct, 18:45
• Vic Reeves rushed to hospital after comedian 'collapses during wedding' in fresh health scareVic Reeves has been rushed hospital by ambulance following a medical emergency at a wedding celebration in Dorset. The comedian, whose birth name is Jim Moir, became unwell at the Hotel du Vin in Poole whilst attending a friend's nuptials last weekend. Reports suggest Reeves, 67, had pushed himself too hard during the festivities. Paramedics were called to the upmarket venue after he suffered what witnesses described as a dramatic deterioration in his condition. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The incident prompted considerable alarm amongst fellow guests at the celebration. A witness at…GB News · 11 Oct, 16:46

In this story: Vic Reeves · Bob Mortimer · Hotel du Vin · Poole · Dorset

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem