August 28th 2024.
Recently, Paul Sinha, known for his role in The Chase, opened up about the difficult time he had to go through when he had to undergo major heart surgery. The 54-year-old shared that he suffered two heart attacks while performing at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023. It was only last week that he revealed this information to the public.
After the heart attacks, Paul had to wait for months before he could get a heart bypass operation at St George's Hospital in London. On Good Morning Britain, he talked about this experience, saying that it was the worst week of his life. He added that the past 12 months have been quite busy for him, but he managed to get through it. However, the bypass operation was a traumatic experience for him.
Paul further shared that while he was trying to get some rest in the hospital, he had to deal with a noisy patient who had his wife on speakerphone. She was shouting about how her husband hated Paul, who was known as The Chaser. This incident, although absurd, somehow cheered Paul up during the difficult time he was going through.
When asked about his current condition, he replied that it has been tough, but he keeps fighting and staying positive because he doesn't have any other option. He also mentioned that people often call him brave, but he believes that he is just being pragmatic and positive in the face of adversity.
In a previous interview, Paul had revealed that he only cancelled two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe after the heart attacks because he was afraid of facing financial ruin. He was worried about losing around £20,000 in ticket sales if he had to pull out of more gigs.
Paul also shared that he wanted to share his story to raise awareness about the importance of self-care, especially for performers. In 2019, he had also disclosed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He vowed to fight this condition with every breath he has.
Parkinson's disease is a condition that causes progressive damage to parts of the brain, leading to symptoms such as involuntary shaking, stiff muscles, and slower movement. Although it has affected his life in various ways, Paul remains determined to continue his career as a stand-up comedian for as long as he can.
During an interview on Richard Herring's podcast, Paul spoke about his future in the industry, saying that he is now known as the guy with Parkinson's. He also shared that he gets more tired as the years go by and that he just wants to perform and have fun on stage.
Paul also mentioned that his condition has affected his ability to dance and drive. He now has to wake up an hour earlier than usual to prepare for events. Good Morning Britain airs on weekdays from 6am on ITV. If you have a celebrity story to share, you can reach out to the entertainment team by emailing or calling the provided contact details. They would love to hear from you.
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