David Jason has been pressured to postpone an Only Fools And Horses conference as a result of well being points, telling followers it is "not a decision I took at all lightly".

The occasion was as a result of have taken place over the weekend, however has now been pushed again to early subsequent 12 months.

Jason's agent confirmed to Sky News the 83-year-old star can be present process hip alternative surgical procedure.

Jason - who grew to become a family identify enjoying one among TV's most beloved comedy characters - Del Boy - for almost 30 years shared a Facebook message with followers, apologising for the postponement.

He wrote: "I am so very sorry for the disappointment and all the inconvenience it may cause but we are having to change the date of the forthcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.

"Unfortunately, I have just been advised I need a new bionic body part fitted. I won't tell you which part it is, or you will all want one!

"And don't fret it isn't being provided by Monkey Harris, it's going to be the pukka gear".

Monkey Harris was an unseen enterprise affiliate of Del Boy's in Only Fools And Horses.

"I really hope everyone will be able to make the new date (January 13th and 14th) and we can all have something cushty to look forward to!"

Calling the conference "such an enjoyable celebration," he mentioned it was a "privilege" to fulfill followers, however mentioned "I want to do it with the smile on my face I always have had".

He went on to say "it was not a decision I took at all lightly," including that he hoped followers "understand my situation".

He signed off his observe by saying, "Hoping to be lovely jubbly when I meet you in the new year. All cushty wishes until then".

Jason's operation follows a fall in his dwelling in Buckinghamshire in 2022, which occurred after the star contracted COVID.

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It's not but identified which different stars will seem on the conference, which is able to happen on the Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes.

Created by author John Sullivan, Only Fools And Horses ran from 1981 to 2003, with Jason showing in each one of many 64 episodes alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst, who performed his youthful brother Rodney.

Jason has starred in quite a few TV exhibits outdoors of Only Fools And Horses, together with Open All Hours, Porridge, A Touch Of Frost, The Darling Buds Of May, a number of Terry Pratchett TV variations and voice work on youngsters's exhibits together with Danger Mouse and Count Duckula.

He was knighted in 2005 for providers to performing and comedy.