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Matt Lucas reveals health diagnosis as he speaks on it publicly for first time
The comedian said the diagnosis helps explain how he balances public performance with the solitude he needs to write.
- On BBC Radio 2, actor Matt Lucas, 52, publicly revealed his autism diagnosis for the first time while speaking with presenter Romesh Ranganathan about balancing his career and personal life.
- Lucas explained his autism necessitates periods of solitude to recharge after performing theatre six days a week. He noted, "I like not to see people and give them a break from me."
- With over 16 years performing in Les Misérables, Lucas stated he continually discovers fresh interpretations of his role. He added, "I'm always finding new things in it."
- The actor expressed interest in playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof "one day" when older. He also aspires to play Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, questioning whether the Sondheim estate would permit it.
- Upcoming projects include the latest series of Channel 4's Taskmaster and a third novel currently in progress. Lucas also reunited with David Walliams in 2025 to present a twice-weekly podcast titled Making a Scene.
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Matt Lucas, 52, shares health diagnosis after keeping condition private: 'Never spoken about this publicly'
Matt Lucas has disclosed for the first time that he is autistic, sharing the news during an appearance on Romesh Ranganathan's BBC Radio 2 programme. The 52-year-old comedian and actor, who found fame through Little Britain, had previously kept his diagnosis private. He did not reveal when he received it."I've never, ever spoken about this publicly, but I'm autistic," he told Mr Ranganathan. "So I enjoy periods of being very sociable, like you a…
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