Bobby Davro taken ill during gig and cancels shows after fiancee's death

22 January 2024 , 14:42

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Bobby Davro has reportedly cancelled upcoming appearances (Image: Sunday Mirror)

Former EastEnders star Bobby Davro has reportedly been forced to cancel his upcoming scheduled appearances after taking ill during a gig.

The performer, 65, is said to have been "struggling" in the wake of his late fiancée Vicky Wright's death in May last year. Vicky - the daughter of late footballer Billy Wright - had previously been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

It's been reported that Bobby - who rose to fame as a comedian before taking on acting roles including as Vinnie Monks in the BBC soap opera - became "unwell" at a gig last week. He's said to have now cancelled upcoming appearances.

Bobby Davro (left) is said to have been 'struggling' following the death of his late fiancée Vicky Wright (right) (Getty Images)

A source told the Sun that Bobby was "taken unwell" during a gig in Surrey last week. They added: "Everyone in the crowd were hugely concerned about him. Bobby has now cancelled his upcoming gigs and is taking some time out."

The source further commented that the comedian and actor has been "struggling" since Vicky's death. They said: "He has been struggling since the loss of his fiancee Vicky last year but threw himself into work to try and keep his mind off it."

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It's understood that Bobby had been due to headline the House of Stand Up's Sutton Comedy event on Thursday (January 25), though Milton Jones now appears to be the headliner.

The actor, who has appeared in shows like EastEnders, is said to have 'taken unwell' recently (BBC)

He has now reportedly cancelled upcoming appearances including a gig later this week (Getty Images Europe)

Bobby paid tribute to his late fiancée last year, shortly following the news of her death. He wrote at the time: "It's been just over a week since my beautiful [Vicky] left this world and its only now I feel strong enough to share my feelings."

He continued the post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by expressing gratitude for the support he'd received. He wrote: "I want to thank everyone for their support and expressions of love and kindness you have shown me and Vicky's family and loved ones."

Bobby added: "To think we will never hear her voice to hear laughter look into her beautiful eyes see her smile to hold her and to kiss her is devastating and so incredibly painful. She will be in my thoughts and in my heart forever. She was my Schluffe and I loved her and always will."

Rose Hill