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Michael Palin Cancels Book Tour After Fracturing Ribs
The former Monty Python star said three fractured ribs and a minor pelvic fracture will delay rescheduled dates.
On Tuesday, actor Sir Michael Palin canceled his UK book tour after a bathroom fall at home resulted in three fractured ribs and a minor pelvic fracture, with the 83-year-old announcing the news on Instagram.
Describing the incident as 'quite unsensational,' Palin explained he slipped in the family bathroom where he has walked for 58 years, calling it a 'comedy fall' with no audience present.
Recovery from bone fractures takes a long time, especially at 83, Palin explained, while expressing gratitude for the NHS's care and confirming cancellations of events over the next few months.
Ticket holders will be contacted with rescheduled dates 'as soon as they are available,' according to a statement on Sir Michael's website, as the actor apologized 'profusely' to tour organizers.
Since the 2023 death of Helen Gibbins, his wife of 57 years, Sir Michael has remained active traveling worldwide while maintaining health through Reformer Pilates and daily stretching routines.