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Coronation Street star misses major event after falling 'violently ill'

LONDON, JUL 7 – Craig Charles canceled his London Film and Comic Con appearance after falling violently ill, prompting a £60 refund for ticket holders, organizers said.

  • Craig Charles, a 60-year-old Coronation Street and Red Dwarf star, pulled out of the London Film and Comic Con on July 6, 2025, after falling violently ill.
  • He postponed his scheduled appearance at the event, which organizers attributed to a family emergency before their efforts to reach him were unsuccessful.
  • Craig woke up with stomach pains at 3 a.m. and then was violently ill for hours, confirmed by his Red Dwarf co-stars contacting him at 12:30 p.m.
  • He expressed regret to fans and Showmasters, explaining that after arriving at the hotel, he experienced severe stomach pain in the early hours and became very ill, and offered ticket holders a £60 refund.
  • Craig said he will not attend events over summer and autumn while recovering, and his absence led to lineup changes with refunds and meet-and-greets proceeding without him.
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Coronation Street star misses major event after falling 'violently ill'

A Coronation Street and Red Dwarf star has prompted concern after missing a fan event because of a 'violent illness'.

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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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