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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